How barbers are trying to sustain their businesses during lockdown
(WorldNews Pakistan)

Eighteen-year-old Sam is a commerce student who works at a barber`s in Gulistan-e-Jauhar`s Block-12 to make ends meet. Ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, he has not only lost his daily wages but can hardly afford to pay his college fees. He told The News that before the lockdown, he usually earned between Rs1,200 and Rs1,500 on a daily basis. “Thankfully, I have enough clients of my own who call me for home service now.” He pointed out that although he does not earn as much as he used to, “it`s better than earning nothing at all”. Not only do his regular clients call him but his employer also directs him to those who contact the salon. “For the clients I get from the salon, I pay a percentage...