Street scenes from Quetta: a doorway moment and a motorcycle ride

Aziz Sabawoon

Quetta City Tehsil, Pakistan

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · Updated Thursday, June 25, 2026

Street scenes from Quetta: a doorway moment and a motorcycle ride

Quetta City Tehsil, Pakistan

In Quetta City Tehsil, Pakistan, three young boys are captured in an outdoor scene with a weathered, red wooden door dominating the background and a rough, concrete ground in the foreground. Two older boys, appearing to be around 7-10 years old, are interacting with a much younger child, possibly a toddler, who is being held by one of them. All three boys are dressed in traditional, loose-fitting light-colored clothing. The younger child is wearing a light brown outfit. The older boy on the right is leaning against the ground, looking down, while the other older boy on the left is cradling the toddler. The toddler is looking upwards, with a neutral expression. The scene appears to be a casual moment, perhaps children playing or resting outdoors. The lighting suggests it could be daytime, with the sun casting shadows. A notable detail on the concrete wall behind the children is some chalk writing, possibly mathematical equations or notes, arranged in a grid-like structure. There are also some numbers and symbols visible. The brickwork of a nearby wall, partially exposed and crumbling, indicates an aged or unfinished construction. The overall impression is one of everyday life in a somewhat rustic environment.

The media file shows three people on a motorcycle, traveling on a paved road. The person in the back, who appears to be an adult male wearing a white headscarf and glasses, is driving the motorcycle. He is wearing a brown hoodie and pants. In the middle is a younger person, likely a teenager, wearing a white shirt and also brown pants. This person is holding a small child in front of them. The child is wearing a light blue outfit and is looking forward. The scene appears to be outdoors, with a dusty, dry environment. To the left of the road, there is a textured wall, possibly made of mud or adobe, with some green vegetation growing on top of it. Further in the background, there are some structures that look like buildings, and a power line tower. The road surface is a light gray asphalt with some small dark specks. The lighting suggests it is daytime, possibly late afternoon or early evening, as the light is soft and diffused, and there are no harsh shadows. The overall mood appears to be casual and everyday, with the people seemingly comfortable and engaged in their travel. There is no visible text in the image. The context provided places this scene in Quetta City Tehsil, Pakistan, which aligns with the dry, dusty environment and the presence of power line towers common in such regions.