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Karachi residents store gas in plastic balloons as shortages worsen in daily life

International
Published on 29 April 2026
Karachi residents store gas in plastic balloons as shortages worsen in daily life

A dangerous workaround is spreading across Karachi households

Karachi residents are reportedly storing cooking gas in plastic balloons as prolonged gas load shedding and low pressure disrupt everyday life. With supplies erratic, households say they can’t complete basic tasks and are turning to risky, unconventional methods described as a last resort.

  • Karachi households face prolonged gas load shedding and low pressure
  • Residents reportedly store cooking gas in plastic balloons
  • Locals call it a last resort amid severe supply disruptions
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