Millions of Pakistanis have been suffering financial hardships for the past few years due to the soaring prices of energy, basic commodities, and medicines. Many buyers and shopkeepers are disappointed and complain that government policies have pushed the inflation rate to 8.5% in 2021. Despite these hardships and the inability to stock the same amount of goods as before, Lee Market in Karachi still manages to attract a throng of customers. A photo essay on the visit to the bazaar.
Karachi's Oldest Market, Lee Market, built in 1927, taken on December 25th 2021.
Clock tower of Lee Market, Karachi, Pakistan, December 25th 2021.
Warehouse for the vegetable sellers of Lee Market, on December 25th 2021.
A local labour awaits to unload milk early in the morning, in Lee Market, December 25th 2021.
An employee in a food restaurant cuts onions early in the morning, in Lee Market, December 25th 2021.
A vendor awaits for his goods to arrive early in the morning in Lee Market, Karachi, Pakistan on December 25th 2021.
An old man sips tea early in the morning in Lee Market, Karachi, Pakistan on December 25th 2021.
Lee Market still manages to attract a throng of customers despite 8.5% increase in the inflation rate, in Karachi, Pakistan on December 25th 2021.
A vegetable vendor awaits for customers amidst the price hikes in Lee Market, Karachi, Pakistan on December 25th 2021.
