Prolonged Sui gas cut condemned
Residents across multiple areas of Karachi endured lengthy gas outages for the second consecutive day on March 5, 2026.
Leaders of the Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday condemned the prolonged gas load-shedding across the metropolis, calling it "sheer injustice" that has made life unbearable for residents.
PDP Karachi President Abdul Hakim, along with district presidents Salman Nawab, Shakir Ali, and Sajawal Khan Marwat, spoke to delegations at the Pasban Secretariat and highlighted the daily 15 to 16 hours of gas outages affecting households citywide. They said gas bills have been doubled while supply is limited to just nine hours a day, placing an additional burden on already struggling citizens.
The party leaders warned that in the current economic climate, many residents live below the poverty line, and the lack of gas has disrupted household routines. Citizens are reportedly being forced to buy expensive LPG cylinders or rely on restaurant meals, both of which are beyond their financial capacity, further adding to public hardship.