Srinagar, Dec 05 (KNS): Thak e Pend’, a new restaurant was inaugurated at Busiest market hub Batamalloo here on Saturday.

Thak e Pend’ restaurant is run by Mehraj Ud Din Ganai and Javeed Iqbal Ganai.

While speaking on the inaugral ceremony, Prominent Social Activist & National TV Debater Inam Un Nabi said “Islam teaches us to earn our livelihood through halaal means and there is appreciation for those who stand-up on their own feet and earn their living in a clean manner.”

Inam appreciated Mehraj Ud Din Ganai & Javeed Iqbal Ganai for starting Thak e Pend, stating that he was glad to see youth deciding to defeat unemployment by not running after government jobs and wasting time in long queues outside government offices and instead taking a lead role in establishing good business ventures.

While thanking Inam Un Nabi and other guests , Mehraj Ud Din Ganai, owner of Thak e Pend said “My aim is to provide quality and hygienic food to every. We will be providing multiple cuisine at reasonable rates,"

Speaking on the occasion President Kashmir Bakers Association Umar Mukhtar said Thak e Pend will win the hearts of the people in Batamallo and wished luck to the newly inaugurated restaurant.

President Batamallo Traders Association Abrar Khan while appreciated the efforts of Mehraj U Don Ganai for strating restaurant, expressed his satisfaction over the growing sense of belonging among the Kashmir’s young educated lot who had decided to take on the issue of rising unemployment head on.

President ATTJCC Peer Imtiyaz Ul Hassan said that The local cuisine helps a tourist to get a sense of knowing about the area and its people.

Others who were present on the occassion includes Gen Secretary RAK Waseem Afroze Khan, Chairman JK Entrepreneurs Club Farhat Koul, South City Traders Vice President Umar Rather, Social Activist Zahid Beigh. (KNS)