I run the Sprinkles Café on Spinay Road, near the city bus station in Quetta and took part in Karandaaz Pakistan’s Women Entrepreneurship Challenge 2017. It was a great learning experience for us all – especially for us coming from the traditional region of Balochistan often left out from mainstream development programs. In our culture women seldom step out unless accompanied by the men of the family. I decided to break this barrier and with my sister, set up a café business.
The Spinney Road area is heavily populated and unemployment is high. I looked for young men in the neighbourhood with experience to employ. Today I have hired four full-time employees and a part-time ice-cream specialist who comes in to handle that aspect of the business. Today, Sprinkles is the café of choice for travellers seeking a place to rest and refresh themselves. Karandaaz helped me realize my dream of growth. I put into practice the principles of business management that I learned in the Karandaaz supported training. I am happy that I am on the right path and I look forward to a bright future for my business and other women entrepreneurs of my province.