Quetta: Gas supply to the Balochistan region of Pakistan was disrupted after a 12-inch diameter gas pipeline exploded,  the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) said on Tuesday.

SSGC said officials are trying to determine the cause of the explosion.

"Till the damaged line is fully repaired, SSGC will provide gas to the affected population through alternate means," SSGC tweeted.

"A 12 inch dia. gas pipeline in Sirajabad, Bolan, Balochistan exploded at around 8 pm tonight.Law enforcement and intelligence agencies are making efforts to decipher the cause of the damage," tweeted SSGC.