Abstract

In this research the main target is to identify challenges faced by people due to gas shortage in their normal daily life routine. Pakistan is consuming natural gas from Sui since such a long time. Therefore, that is obvious to explore alternatives and understanding the challenges. Population of Islamic Republic of Pakistan is 213 million. Country is having limited resource of gas and this will encourage people to go for alternatives as they are struggling much from shortage. The study also discovers the physiological effects on the minds on people and the alternatives used by people and the effects of it on environment of these alternatives. sample is collected through recorded interviews from housewives, children, working men and students as well as focus groups are also being conducted as suggested by QSR – international (2012). This research also shows how people deviate from their professions because of shortage. Themes are derived from interviews; the number of interviews were 30. Focus group is also performed with employees of weather radar to check climatic conditions.

Keywords: Gas shortage; Physiological effect; Daily routine