According to details, the SSGC has cut off the gas supply to industries from today, December 11, till further orders.
Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Sheikh also endorsed the Karachi Chamber’s position, saying that the Sindh government supports the legitimate demands of the business community.
Zubair Motiwala, Chairman of Businessmen Group and former President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Adopt an alternative load management strategy.
He said that KCCI would not remain silent, and the option of holding a sit-in in front of SSGC head office would be considered.
He said that when gas is unavailable to the CNG sector, general industries, and even domestic consumers, 940 MMCFD gas eventually disappears.
Karachi Chamber President Idrees Memon said that the gas supply of SSGC General Industries had been stopped while the activities of export industries were going on. Therefore, it is essential to continue the actions of both.
He said that the shutdown of gas in general industries would increase unemployment and lead to a sharp rise in inflation due to a shortage of essential commodities in the markets.
FB Area Industrial Association President Haroon Shamsi said that exporters do not have processing units. They need local industries, the gas supply cut off will not be able to complete export orders on time, Haroon Shamsi said. According to him, not meeting the export orders on time is unsuitable for the national economy. The government will be responsible for the impact of such decisions on the national economy.
