Street scenes from a busy afternoon in Quetta

A young boy stands on a concrete step in front of an ornate metal gate in Quetta City Tehsil, Pakistan. He is wearing a light blue tunic and trousers with black sandals. The gate is partially open, revealing a glimpse of what appears to be a dimly lit interior. The brick wall behind the gate is weathered and discolored, with some areas of exposed brick. The overall setting suggests an older, possibly residential, area within the city. The boy is looking to the right, with his right hand resting on his hip. The lighting is natural, casting soft shadows.

This image depicts a busy shoe market stall in Quetta City Tehsil, Pakistan. Numerous pairs of athletic shoes, sneakers, and casual footwear are displayed on shelves and hung from the ceiling. The stall appears to be an indoor market, with a low ceiling covered in electrical wires and exposed light bulbs that illuminate the scene. Several individuals are present, engaged in browsing and transactions. One man in a blue shalwar kameez is holding a white shoe, seemingly inspecting it. Another man, wearing a turban, is standing nearby, looking towards the shoe display. A young boy in a white shalwar kameez is also present, holding a small plate. The overall impression is one of a bustling commercial environment focused on footwear retail.

Aziz Sabawoon

Quetta City Tehsil, Pakistan · Jun 21, 2026, 2:45 PM · 22.2k attention

This image depicts a busy shoe market stall in Quetta City Tehsil, Pakistan. Numerous pairs of athletic shoes, sneakers, and casual footwear are displayed on shelves and hung from the ceiling. The stall appears to be an indoor market, with a low ceiling covered in electrical wires and exposed light bulbs that illuminate the scene. Several individuals are present, engaged in browsing and transactions. One man in a blue shalwar kameez is holding a white shoe, seemingly inspecting it. Another man, wearing a turban, is standing nearby, looking towards the shoe display. A young boy in a white shalwar kameez is also present, holding a small plate. The overall impression is one of a bustling commercial environment focused on footwear retail.