The gas crisis in Karachi has escalated, with residents in areas like Orangi Town, particularly Mominabad, turning to dangerous methods for cooking. They fill specially designed plastic balloons, costing between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500, during brief gas supply periods and use them throughout the day. This trend has emerged as a desperate measure due to prolonged load-shedding and low pressure, leaving many with no practical alternatives for their daily cooking needs.
SOCIALPublished 29 Apr 2026 • Published 8h ago
Karachi Residents Use Gas Balloons for Cooking Amid Crisis
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Karachi residents are increasingly resorting to storing gas in plastic balloons due to worsening shortages, raising serious safety concerns. Experts warn that this practice poses extreme risks, with balloons potentially acting as 'mobile bombs' in densely populated areas.
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