Shoppers throng markets in Karachi as people prepare for festival of Eid al-Fitr

Pakistani shoppers packed into markets and bazaars in the country's commercial hub of Karachi this week, ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Women got their hands decorated with henna and shopped for dresses and jewellery ahead of the annual celebration. Some shoppers complained about high prices as economic woes continue to affect the country, and security remained high at Karachi's markets. Thousands of police officers and paramilitary rangers have been deployed at shopping centres, according to local officials. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/1fcaebf5f69fbccc46d0b79c83d3fd15 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork