Karachi: CNG stations get open for the public after observing closure for 3 consecutive days. A long queue of awaited people crowd the pump stations as they stand to get their kits filled after 72 hour gas load shedding that he been called by the Sui Southern Company on Tuesday morning at 8: 00 AM till Friday 8: 00 AM.
Frequents shut downs and improper supply of gas to the public has stirred anger and frustration among the masses nation wide. In province of Punjab, gas load-shedding is being observed with more capacity allowing the supply of gas for only one day which his immensely affected the economic and social set up.
This menace has created restlessness and frustration among the people, who criticize government callousness for such happenings. It is merely because of this issue, that criminal activities have also increased. Looting people while they continue to waste their hours of the day to get their need fulfilled, they lose their possessions at the cost. Rise in unemployment and poverty are among the other set backs of the problem.
It is pertinent here to mention that price hike has also been observed in the CNG prices with the commencement of this year.