Heavy contingent of police and Rangers has been deployed at several checkpoints

With all business suspended, city’s cobbler community bears the financial brunt of the lockdown

Muslims distribute food items to Hindu and Christian daily wagers in FC area

People start distributing food items among daily-wage workers in the city

Affluent people start distributing food items among daily wagers in the city

As an uneasy quietude prevails in Karachi, some continue to flout orders to stay home

Citizens are being warned to stay home through announcements on loudspeakers

Karachiite Niaz Ahmed has been feeding stray cats in his neighbourhood for over 20 years

Afghan government, the Taliban will hold negotiations to end decades-long war, say sources

While Sindh authorities struggle to decide on the next step, residents start leaving homes