When I realized how many Pakistanis in Calgary ran their own businesses, I was very impressed. I knew when I came to Canada that I would run my own business, but I was not exactly sure what that would be. I knew I would have to see what was needed once I got here.

The first thing I had to do when I got settled in my new country was to do a class 7 knowledge test so that I might be able to eventually drive here. I loved driving back home and I could not imagine a life where I could not drive.

I deduced that there were a lot of Pakistani restaurants, so I did not want to open another. I decided that I would open a store that specialized in Pakistani foods. I thought that I might have less competition from my fellow Pakistanis if I did this.

I have been here now for five years and the store does well and I can drive!