Gas Shortage Triggers Protests in Karachi as Residents Face Severe Winter Crisis

Severe gas shortages sparked protests today in several areas of Karachi, as residents complained of hours-long supply cuts during peak cooking times, worsening daily life amid the winter season. Demonstrators blocked roads and demanded immediate action from authorities, accusing gas distribution companies of mismanagement and unequal supply between residential and industrial zones. Officials from the Sui Southern Gas Company stated that declining pressure, rising demand, and pipeline maintenance issues were responsible for the disruption, while assuring that emergency measures are being taken to stabilize supply. The situation has reignited national debate over Pakistan’s energy crisis, poor infrastructure planning, and the government’s failure to ensure basic utilities, with opposition parties calling for accountability and long-term reforms.