Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited has announced a special gas supply schedule for Eid-ul-Azha to facilitate consumers during the holidays. The company will provide gas for 18 hours daily throughout the three Eid days. The move aims to reduce inconvenience for households preparing meals during the festive period.
According to sources, gas will remain available from 5am to 11pm on the first day of Eid. On the second and third days, consumers will receive gas from 6am until 11pm. Officials also confirmed that supply will continue until midnight on Chaand Raat ahead of Eid celebrations.
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The Eid gas schedule will take effect from Tuesday as authorities prepare for increased domestic demand. Officials said the plan was designed to improve supply management during peak cooking hours. Consumers across several regions are expected to benefit from the temporary relief measures.
Meanwhile, Sui Southern Gas Company announced limited relief from gas load shedding in Karachi on May 26 for the Day of Arafat. The company said households would receive uninterrupted gas supply during Sehri hours. Gas will remain available from 3am before the regular shutdown schedule resumes at 10am.
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SSGC said the temporary relaxation only applies to Sehri timings and standard load shedding will continue afterward. Sources added that gas outages are still likely during Eid-ul-Azha in Karachi. However, the company has not yet officially released its Eid gas supply schedule for the city.