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The escalating tensions in Middle East, leading to the blockage of strategic Strait of Hormuz, and this disruption has triggered a global energy crunch, hit hardest in regions already struggling with economic stability. In Pakistan, Karachi is facing intensifying crisis of LPG gases in the month of Ramzan. The LPG shipment from Qatar is suspended due to Iran's blockade of Strait Of Hormuz coinciding painfully with the holy month of Ramadan and the approach of Eid.

Crisis In Karachi: Dry Stoves During Ramadan

Reports from Dawn and from local outlets indicate that over 70 per cent of Karachi is currently without reliable LPG supply. This outage has left citizens struggling to prepare Sehri and Iftar, turnig time of spiritual reflection into a priod of immense physical and mental strain.

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Unannounced Load Shedding

Dawn has reported that, despite multiple complaints from locals, SSGC has yet to provide a clear explanation or publicly address the worsening crisis conditions, leaving Karachi residents to cope with the mounting difficulties on their own.

According to internal sources, gas is only being supplied during narrow windows:

Sehri: 3:30 am to 6 am

Iftar: 3:30 pm to 7 pm

Even during these designated times, residents complain that the gas pressure is too low to sustain a flame, making basic cooking nearly impossible.

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Affected Regions And Economic Strain

The shortage is widespread, impacting both affluent and working-class neighborhoods, including:

- Clifton and DHA

- North Karachi

- Federal B Area

- Gulberg

- Orangi Town

The Rising Cost Of Survival

With the pipes running dry, families are being forced to turn to expensive alternatives, such as LPG cylinders and electric hot plates. In an economy already battered by high inflation, these additional costs are pushing household budgets to the breaking point during a month when expenses are traditionally higher.

"The lack of transparency is the worst part," shared one resident. "We can't plan our lives if we don't know when, or if, the gas will even arrive."


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