Ganesh Engineering & Metal Works

Being in Shahdara Jhilmil Industrial Area at A 9/2 means there is always something going on around us. It is a loud place. The trucks come and go all the time and the roads are usually blocked with something or the other. We started Ganesh Engineering & Metal Works a while back and the place hasn't changed much since then. We have the same old machines and the same heavy work tables. Metal work is messy and there is always a smell of oil in the air. We don't mind it though. It’s just part of the job. Most of the guys here have been working together for years. We know each other’s habits. We take a break around four for tea and maybe some biscuits. The fan in the back makes a weird clicking sound but it still moves the air. Sometimes we stay late if a job is taking longer than we thought. Nobody complains much. We just get on with it. The walls are a bit stained from the smoke and the grease, but that’s an engineering shop for you. We don’t have a big sign out front, just the address painted on the wall. It’s a practical space for practical work. We handle what comes our way and try to keep things moving. It isn't a glamorous life, but it’s what we do.