Yesterday I went to the Lakson building (across the Press Club) in Saddar with two colleagues to meet an estate agent for some office-related work. The area being quite a busy place, finding parking space was a huge hassle. While I was circling and searching for space, the agent we were supposed to meet signalled for us to turn and drive into the premises of the Sindh Wildlife building nearby. I acquiesced and went in and parked.
When I asked if it was okay to park there for a little while I was told that the building ground is de facto used as regular parking space by individuals upon payment of Rs 1500-2000 per month to the chowkidar, or Rs20 per parking per trip for visitors. I think there must be about 15-20 or more cars parked in the premises at any point in time, which means the chowkidar (and the few others who have to be in it together) easily make at the very least Rs40,ooo per month in this business with zero investment (or tax).
The story is the same in all the other government office premises in the area.
We are such an enterprising people :)
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lol.... i came to know yesterday that one or two shipping agents invest the container detention money in stocks and tell their principal that customers haven't paid. and when they get a good enough amount in return, they declare the collection.
My pakistani blood must be pretty diluted ... how come I can never think of such quick-fix, money-making schemes??? Dammit!
Zain, one can easily start a hit website on innovative paki ideas on how to make big money with literally nothing !
Muneebs, and you thought it was America that was the land of opportunities.. ;)
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