KARACHI – Karachi is set to receive temporary relief in gas supply as Sui Southern Gas Company announced special Eid ul Azha schedule, offering extended hours of gas availability for cooking and household needs, with brief night shutdowns to manage system pressure before returning to the normal load-shedding routine after the holidays.
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) shared gas supply schedule for residents of port city during Eid-ul-Azha to ensure improved availability for domestic and commercial consumers during the festive period.
According to announcement, gas supply will be managed in controlled manner with temporary suspensions at specific hours to maintain system pressure and operational stability, while extended supply windows will be provided on key Eid days to facilitate public convenience.
On Tuesday, May 26 (Chaand Raat), gas supply will be temporarily suspended at 12:00 midnight and restored at 3:00 AM. The company stated that the brief shutdown is necessary for system adjustments and pressure balancing ahead of Eid.
Sui Gas Schedule for Eid
| Date / Day | Supply Timing |
| Tuesday, May 26 (Chaand Raat) | 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM (shutdown),
then resume at 3:00 AM |
| First & Second Day of Eid | 7:30 AM – 12:00 midnight (uninterrupted) |
| Friday | Daytime uninterrupted |
| 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM (shutdown) | |
| From Saturday, May 30 onwards | Normal routine schedule |
For the first and second days of Eid, gas supply will remain uninterrupted from 7:30 AM to 12:00 midnight. During this period, both household and commercial consumers are expected to benefit from extended availability, particularly for cooking and other essential needs.
SSGC has also made special arrangements for Friday, during which no load-shedding will be carried out throughout the day. However, gas supply will be suspended from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM as part of routine system management measures. From Saturday, May 30, gas supply will revert to the previous routine schedule, and normal load-management practices will resume, restricting supply to designated hours.
Officials said the special Eid arrangements are intended to facilitate citizens during the religious holiday while ensuring efficient system operation. Consumers have been advised to use gas judiciously and avoid unnecessary wastage to help maintain consistent supply levels.
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