13.11.2025 01:16
In Pakistan's Karak region, there is no natural gas pipeline, so the people are filling large nylon bags with gas that comes to the surface and carrying it to their homes. Experts have stated that this "balloon gas" method is deadly due to the risk of explosion and fire, urging the government to make an urgent infrastructure call.
In the Karak region of northwestern Pakistan, the people without a natural gas pipeline have been meeting their energy needs for years through a dangerous method. Natural gas that emerges close to the surface is filled into large plastic bags with hoses, and these bags are transported to homes and connected to stoves.
"BALLOON GAS" CAN BE DEADLY
Experts warn that this method, commonly referred to as "balloon gas" among the public, carries deadly risks. It is noted that the natural gas accumulated in the bags can explode with the smallest spark, leading to fires and loss of life in some homes in the past.
DESPERATION CONTINUES
The people living in the Karak region are forced to use this method despite all the dangers. Local sources report that many homes in the area cook food using this system, while experts and environmental organizations have called on the government to establish a "safe infrastructure."