Karachi Faces Gas Crisis: Families Struggle Amid Unannounced Load-Shedding
No roti, no naan: Karachi families burn in anger as their stoves stop burning amid gas crisis in Pakistan's largest city
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Residents of Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, are enduring a severe gas crisis as unannounced load-shedding continues for over a week. Households are struggling to cook meals, leading to long queues at bakeries and LPG shops, while political leaders criticize the utility company and demand immediate action.
- 01Karachi residents are facing severe hardships due to ongoing gas load-shedding.
- 02Households are forced to adjust their cooking routines or rely on alternative fuels.
- 03The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) denies claims of widespread disruption.
- 04Political leaders criticize the gas utility and Sindh government for inefficiency.
- 05Calls for urgent restoration of gas supply and rehabilitation of the gas network are increasing.
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Karachi, Pakistan, is currently grappling with a severe gas crisis as unannounced load-shedding has persisted for over a week. Many families wake up to find no gas for cooking, leading to reliance on roadside eateries and long queues at LPG outlets. For instance, Muhammad Akhtar, a resident of Sultanabad, expressed frustration after waiting for half an hour at an LPG shop only to be told that cylinders would arrive late. This crisis is not only affecting meal preparations but also disrupting students' study routines as they contend with simultaneous shortages of gas, power, and water. The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has rejected claims of widespread disruption, stating that it is balancing limited resources to meet demands from the power and fertilizer sectors. However, opposition leaders have criticized both SSGC and the Sindh government, labeling the situation as a sign of inefficiency and incompetence. They are calling for immediate action to restore gas supply and improve the gas network, as many residents continue to adapt their routines in hopes of a resolution.
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The ongoing gas crisis is severely disrupting daily life for Karachi residents, impacting meal preparation and student study routines.
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