$SUI Sui is a town and sub-district in the Dera Bugti District of Balochistan, Pakistan, known for the Sui gas field, one of the country's most significant natural gas reserves. Here are some key facts about Sui¹ ²:
- *Location*: Sui is strategically located near the meeting point of Balochistan, Sindh, and Punjab provinces, with the Indus River lying about 25 kilometers to its east.
- *Population*: As of 2023, the population of Sui is approximately 79,567.
- *Economy*: The Sui gas field is the backbone of Pakistan's economy, with natural gas discovered in 1952 and commercial exploitation beginning in 1955. The gas field supplies natural gas to surrounding towns in Punjab, Sindh, and as far as Quetta, Balochistan's capital city.
- *Production*: The Sui gas field produces around 8.5 million cubic meters of gas per day, with estimated reserves of 1.6 trillion cubic feet as of 2017.
- *Weather*: Currently, Sui's weather is mostly sunny with a high of 101°F and a low of 83°F, with a strong thunderstorm expected in the area this afternoon.
Despite being the site of the Sui gas field, Sui town itself does not have a gas supply, and residents rely on wood and coal for fuel. The province of Balochistan has been demanding a fair share of the natural resources, citing Article 158 of Pakistan's Constitution, which states that the province where a well-head of natural gas is situated should