Mohammad Ashraf

My name is Mohammad Ashraf and I have been set up here in Laderbal Pampore for quite some time. This area in Pulwama has its own rhythm, and I’ve become a part of it over the years. My days usually begin with the sound of the morning prayers and then I head over to the workspace. It’s a simple setup we have here. I don't really see the point in making things more complicated than they need to be. Most of the people who come by are neighbors or people from nearby villages who have been coming to this same spot for years. We talk about the weather or the local news while I get on with my tasks. Laderbal is a good place to be, even if the roads get a bit dusty sometimes. I try to stay busy and keep things moving. There isn't a fancy office or any of that corporate stuff you see in the bigger cities. It’s just a room with the things I need to do my job. Sometimes my family helps out, but mostly it is just me. I’ve lived in this part of Pulwama my whole life, so I know every corner of this town. This isn't some big operation, just a local person trying to make a living and being part of the community here. It’s a quiet life, but it’s what I know and what I’m good at doing. I don't think I'll ever leave.