Around 100 people on Wednesday protested in small groups against low gas pressure in the city, and blocked several roads in the provincial capital. The Balochistan province, particularly its central and northern parts including Quetta are in the grip of severe cold for the last few days.
The sudden increase in gas consumption particularly in Quetta caused low gas pressure and even no pressure in several parts of the city, forcing the citizens to protest against the gas company. Dozens of residents blocked the Sariab and Killi Qambarani roads by setting tyres on fire. Traffic remained suspended, causing great inconvenience for the commuters.