Sargodha's 25-year-old woman determined to brave all storms on her own
Running a roadside dhaaba offering pakoray and samosay, Habib who had once aspired to complete her education, is now dedicated towards earning a livelihood for her family. Photo: Dunya News
(Dunya News) – For 25-year-old Fatima Habib, the sudden death of her father meant quitting education and working to make ends meet for her 7 younger siblings and an ailing mother.
Running a roadside dhaaba offering pakoray and samosay, Habib who had once aspired to complete her education, is now dedicated towards earning a livelihood for her family who are completely dependent on her.
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Habib runs a dhaaba where she offers savoury snacks. Photo: Dunya News
Wrapped in a chaadar, Habib leaves her home every morning on a motorcycle to head towards her dhaaba where she offers savoury snacks.
“Instead of begging for alms, one should be able to face the situation – no matter how bad,” she says.
“I had learned to ride a bike 2 years ago in the hopes of being able to go to college on my own. Who knew it would one day become my need,” she says while talking about riding a two-wheeler, something which is in the process of gaining acceptability in the Pakistani society.
“I had learned to ride a bike 2 years ago in the hopes of being able to go to college on my own. Who knew it would one day become my need.” Photo: Dunya News
For now, Habib is concerned about her younger siblings. She hopes the government would assist her in the provision of a motorcycle that would allow her to move around easily. “I earn on my own and I am not dependent on anyone,” she says resolutely.
Through hard work and resolve, many challenges can be overcome. And while this sounds easier said than done, 25-year-old Fatima Habib is a living example of a young woman braving all storms on her own.
For more on this, watch a report by Dunya News below.
