This passage is a transcript of a conversation and events in a neighborhood in Karachi. It introduces various characters and their interactions, including discussions about new tenants, grocery shopping, beauty parlors, matchmaking, and family dynamics. The passage also hints at the possibility of a proposal for one of the characters, Joya, and touches on the importance of horoscopes in their lives.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The story takes place in a neighborhood called Prem Gali, also known as Lover's Street.
2. The main characters include Haseena, a matchmaker, and her tenants, three bachelors.
3. Shireen is a divorcee and a government school teacher who lives with her mother, aunt, and younger sister.
4. Fari is Shireen's younger sister who runs a beauty parlor.
5. Nargis is a widow who lives in the neighborhood and has a daughter named Joya.
6. Joya is a college student who is being considered for marriage proposals.
7. Haseena's son, Salman, is a gym enthusiast who often walks around without a shirt.
8. Tao Hidayat is a strict and conservative man who lectures the young men in the neighborhood.
9. A proposal is being considered for Joya, and a boy is coming to meet her.
10. The neighborhood is known for having many women, including divorcees, living together.
11. The women in the neighborhood are often at odds with each other and with the men.
12. Haseena's tenants are new to the neighborhood and are getting used to the local customs and rules.
13. Joya's family is preparing for a proposal visit from a potential suitor.
14. Shireen has a grocery store in the neighborhood where she sells food and other essentials.
15. Haseena's son, Salman, is often shirtless on the rooftop, which is a point of contention for some of the neighbors.
16. Nargis is a beautician who runs a parlor in the neighborhood.
17. The neighborhood has a strong sense of community, with everyone knowing each other's business.