Gas supply to the Punjab was temporarily suspended on Wednesday after a blast damaged a 16-inch gas pipeline in the Sui area 238. The blast completely damaged a three-feet-long portion of the pipeline. Those responsible for the blast have not been identified. The Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) management said the pipeline would be repaired within the next 24 hours and the supply would be restored to the affected areas. Area police have registered a case and started an investigation.