WATCH: Hanging rat causes panic in Lahore market

A bizarre incident unfolded in Lahore's bustling Shah Alam Market, leaving customers and shopkeepers in a state of amusement.

A rat was spotted hanging precariously from the ceiling, prompting a group of shopkeepers to attempt to dislodge it using sticks.

As a crowd gathered to witness the unusual spectacle, one onlooker couldn't resist cracking a joke, quipping, "The rat has invested its time." The comment was met with chuckles and laughter from the assembled crowd.

The incident has highlighted the resourcefulness and quick thinking of the market's residents, who managed to find humor in an unexpected situation.

Earlier, a surprise visitor sent shoppers scrambling at a private shopping mall in Karachi recently.

A rat scurried through the premises, sparking chaos and laughter among the visitors.

A viral video captured the mayhem, showing the speedy rodent evading shoppers.

In the footage, one of the visitors could be seen hitting the little creature with his foot.