A gas pipeline has been damaged on the Akhtarabad Western Bypass in Balochistan, leading to the suspension of gas supply in multiple areas.
According to a report by Pak Observer on Thursday, a spokesperson stated that the main gas supply pipeline, which has an 18-inch diameter and belongs to Sui Southern, has been impacted, resulting in a disruption of service. It remains uncertain whether the damage was due to an accident or sabotage.
The spokesperson mentioned that technical teams from Sui Southern have been sent to the Akhtarabad Western Bypass to evaluate the situation. Several areas, including Kuchlak, Ziarat, Bostan, Yaru, Karbala, Harmizai, and Pishin, have been affected by the disruption.
In addition, various neighborhoods in Quetta, such as Airport Road, Naukali, Jinnah Town, Khazi, and Hazar Ganji, are also experiencing supply interruptions. Meanwhile, Rawalpindi is grappling with a significant gas crisis, with supply disruptions reported in 70% of the city as temperatures have dropped.
Residents in areas like Chaklala Scheme III, Gulistan Colony, Wilayat Homes, Eidgah Mohalla, Jamia Masjid Road, Dhoke Hassu, Dhoke Kashmirian, Sadiqabad Khurram Colony, Rawalpindi Cantonment, Khayaban-e-Sir Syed, and Dhoke Kala Khan are struggling to prepare meals due to the lack of gas.
