Farah Hashmat, a resident of I-10/2, said the gas pressure had been low in her area forcing the people to use alternative fuels, including LPG gas for preparing food.

"Gas is not available most of the time and we are unable even to cook food", said Hira Pervez, a resident of I-10/1, talking to this agency.

"We have to arrange ready made breakfasts for our childern," she added.

"We are getting extremely low gas pressure during day time for the last two months. The situation is aggravating day by day," said Faheem Khan, a resident of I-9.

He said that most of the people were not using gas heaters in their houses. Majority of CNG stations in the city are closed, but the people are not getting gas at their houses, he added.

He claimed the gas supply in elite residential sectors was regular, but those of the middle class were being meted step-motherly treatment.

The residents demanded the Sui Northern Gas Piplines to supply gas to all the sectors on equal basis.