Karachi, April 28 -- Residents of Karachi have resorted to storing gas in plastic balloons in parts of Karachi as prolonged gas load-shedding and low pressure continue to disrupt daily life, according to a report by ARY News.

The alarming practice has surfaced particularly in Karachi's Orangi Town area, including Mominabad, where residents say they have been left with little choice due to inconsistent gas supply.

According to ARY News, specially designed plastic balloons are being filled with gas during brief periods of supply and later used for household cooking.

Residents said the balloons, available in local markets for around Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, are filled when gas supply is restored for short durations. Once filled, the balloons...