By: A Common Pakistani

You know, sometimes it feels like every day in Pakistan brings something new — sometimes exciting, sometimes worrying, and sometimes just… odd. But that’s what makes living here so unpredictable and, dare I say, interesting.

So here’s what went down on 17th July 2025. No filters, no politics — just how I saw things as a regular Pakistani.

 Power Woes Continue — Again!

If you thought the loadshedding was a 2023 problem, think again. Yesterday in Lahore, parts of the city had to go without power for 10+ hours. Imagine sitting in 40°C heat, no fan, no charger, and your UPS finally giving up on life. The WAPDA helpline? Well, let’s just say it rings longer than a Ramadan fast.

The frustration is real. People are tweeting, recording videos, and even my chacha in Faisalabad sent a WhatsApp voice note that ended with, “Allah hi Hafiz hai is mulk ka.”

 Petrol Prices — Some Relief (Finally)

Surprisingly, something good happened too. Petrol prices have been reduced by Rs. 8 per liter. I saw the line outside the petrol pump last night — bhai, it looked like a free biryani distribution.

I’m not saying it solves everything, but for once, driving to work didn’t feel like burning my salary.

 Monsoon Hits Karachi (With Drama)

Karachi and rain — a love-hate relationship. The first proper spell of monsoon hit the city on 17th July and… well, roads turned into swimming pools again. People were literally boating (okay, tire tubes, but still). Some schools even declared a rain holiday today.

One video went viral of a guy using his water cooler like a jet ski. Only in Pakistan.

 Cricket Update — Young Talent Rising

And yes, for the cricket fans — our U-19 team pulled off an amazing win against South Africa. There’s this young guy, Haider Abbas, only 17, and already playing like a mini-Babar Azam. I don’t want to jinx it, but this kid might be our next big thing.

Makes me think — maybe all’s not lost after all.

Final Thoughts

Honestly, it’s hard to describe Pakistan in a blog post. Every day is a mix of chaos, hope, humor, and sometimes heartbreak. But I think that’s what binds us. No matter what, hum hans ke jeetay hain.

Let’s see what tomorrow brings.

If you’re reading this and you’re in Pakistan — drink water, charge your power bank, and keep that choti si hope alive. We need it more than ever.