Major facilities like Agha Khan Hospital, Liaquat National Hospital, and Saylani Welfare Trust in Karachi are set to face gas cuts as SSGC relocates pipelines for the BRT project. Residential gas supplies in nearby areas are already restricted due to profiling measures, adding to daily challenges. In Hyderabad, the situation is worsening as winter sets in, with areas like Latifabad and Qasimabad experiencing low gas pressure and supply cuts from 9 pm to 6 am. This has forced residents, especially women, to rely on expensive LPG cylinders or tandoor meals.
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While political leaders and local residents demand equitable distribution, SSGC has yet to resolve the issue. Commercial users continue to receive gas without interruption, raising concerns about fairness. Local lawmakers, including those from MQM-Pakistan, have called on the government and SSGC to prioritise households.
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