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Gas supply to remain suspended in THESE Karachi areas
Key takeaways
- Work to lower a 20-inch high-pressure SSGC pipeline will be carried out along the BRT route near the NIPA flyover during the intervening night of May 23 and May 24.
- While SSGC will attempt to complete the project during the scheduled load-shedding hours from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, the technical nature of the work means the shutdown is likely to be extended until 8:00 AM.
- During this period, the gas supply will be suspended or disrupted in several major areas and institutions, including Liaquat National Hospital, Aga Khan University Hospital, and the Karachi Central Prison.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: At the request of Trans Karachi, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) will temporarily shut down the gas supply in areas surrounding the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route near the NIPA flyover for the second consecutive week, ARY News reported.
Work to lower a 20-inch high-pressure SSGC pipeline will be carried out along the BRT route near the NIPA flyover during the intervening night of May 23 and May 24.
While SSGC will attempt to complete the project during the scheduled load-shedding hours from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, the technical nature of the work means the shutdown is likely to be extended until 8:00 AM.
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