Residents of Karachi will receive temporary relief from gas load shedding after the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced relaxed gas suspension hours for Youm-e-Arafah to facilitate households during early morning meal preparations.
According to SSGC, gas supply will remain available during sehr hours, allowing residents to prepare meals without facing disruptions. The utility company stated that gas connections for domestic consumers will be restored at 3:00 a.m., ensuring uninterrupted supply for families observing Youm-e-Arafah.
The temporary arrangement comes as part of efforts to ease difficulties for consumers during a religious occasion when household gas demand typically increases during pre-dawn hours. Authorities say the revised schedule aims to support residents and ensure convenience for families preparing meals before the day begins.
SSGC clarified that the relaxation in load-shedding timings will only remain in effect for a limited period. The company confirmed that the regular gas suspension schedule will resume after 10:00 a.m. on May 26, returning to normal operations across affected areas.
Karachi residents have frequently faced scheduled gas load shedding, especially during peak demand periods, as authorities attempt to manage supply shortages and maintain distribution across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors. Temporary adjustments during religious events are commonly introduced to minimize inconvenience for consumers.
The latest announcement is expected to provide some relief to households that rely heavily on gas for cooking, particularly during important Islamic occasions. Many residents often adjust meal timings around supply schedules, making uninterrupted gas availability during sehr hours especially important.
Consumers have been advised to make use of the revised schedule and remain informed about any additional announcements issued by SSGC regarding supply management during upcoming Eid-related days.
The company continues to implement temporary operational adjustments during major religious observances to balance public convenience with overall gas distribution needs in the city.
