Gas supply disruption persists in Balochistan as repair work awaits security clearance
QUETTA: Despite the passage of three days, repair work on the damaged gas pipeline could not begin as several cities and towns in Balochistan, including parts of the provincial capital, remained without gas supply on Friday. The 18-inch-diameter main gas pipeline was blown up by unidentified people using explosives in the Bolan riverbed in Kachhi district on Wednesday night, disrupting gas…
Quetta continues to experience a gas supply disruption following the explosion of an 18-inch-diameter main gas pipeline in the Bolan riverbed, Kachhi district, on Wednesday night. The pipeline was damaged by unidentified individuals who planted explosives and detonated them using a remote control, causing flames and smoke to rise from the affected area.
Despite the damage, gas supply was suspended to several districts, including Kolpur, Mach, Mastung, Kalat, Pishin, Ziarat, and parts of Quetta. The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) confirmed the incident, stating that the pipeline had been severely affected. Repair teams are prepared to begin work but are awaiting security clearance before entering the area to replace the damaged pipeline. The SSGC expects gas supplies to be restored once clearance is granted.
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