Hyper stores have emerged across the major cities of Pakistan over the last decade.

Secondhand mobile phone dealers in areas with a high phone-snatching rate have complained of harassment by the police.

Expect gas, CNG and electricity shortages as the Qadirpur gas field is being closed for repairs for seven days.

The city’s markets are usually packed two days before Eid, but this year they have seen far less foot traffic.

Government employees are unhappy about the deductions from their pay for contribution towards flood relief.

This wheat is being bought for distribution among flood-hit people by the WFP.

The price of fruits and vegetables at Sunday Bazaars rose by at least 20 per cent ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

The limits of the city’s drainage system were once again exposed by a rain spell lasting less than than 20 minutes.

The one-day CNG closure will recommence from next Tuesday.

Chicken was sold for Rs195-200 per kilogram (kg) in some areas of the city, while as high as Rs230 per kg in others.