A dialogue between two friends about chance meeting

Tariq: Hey, Basit! How are you?

Basit: Hi, Tariq! How's it going?

T: I'm doing well, thanks. How about you?

B: I'm good too, thanks. It's been a long time since I last saw you. Where have you been all this time?

T: I went abroad for a few years and just got back last month.

B: Where did you go?

T: First, I went to Saudi Arabia, and then I moved to Iran, where I stayed for three years.

B: I heard Iran has been facing a lot of problems.

T: Yeah, you're right. Iran has been going through a lot of issues, especially with opposition against the Shah's rule. That's why I came back to Pakistan.

B: So, what's your plan now?

T: I'm thinking of going back to Saudi Arabia in a few months.

B: Why not settle down in Pakistan?

T: I do plan to eventually settle here, but it'll take a few more years before I start my own business in Pakistan.

B: You're a Civil Engineer, right? Foreign countries must be paying you well.

T: Definitely, there's good money abroad. But you have to work really hard to earn it.

B: I guess you also have to spend a lot to maintain that lifestyle.

T: Absolutely, living abroad comes with a lot of expenses. What's keeping you busy these days?

B: I've started my own business selling car parts. I have a shop on Litton Road. It's been a decade since we last met.

T: True. Are you married, Basit?

B: Yes, I got married seven years ago, and I'm already a father of three girls. How about you?

T: I got married five years ago, and I have a daughter and a son.

B: What does your wife do?

T: My wife is a college graduate. She prefers taking care of the household. What about your wife?

B: My wife is a science teacher. She's the principal of a high school.

T: That's nice. Nowadays in Pakistan, it's tough to manage expenses if both spouses don't work, right?

B: Absolutely. You got that right. Hey, why don't you come over to my place with your family sometime? We'd love to meet you all.

T: That sounds great. We'd be delighted to visit your family. When should we come?

B: How about this Sunday? You can join us for lunch.

T: Thank you for the invite. We'll be there before 1 p.m. Can you share your address?

B: Sure, it's 5-A Rang Mehal Road, Kasur.

T: Let me grab my notebook and pen. So, you said 5-A Rang Mehal Road, Kasur.

B: That's correct. And here's my phone number in case anything changes. It's 73652293.

T: Got it. I've noted down your number.

B: Great. Looking forward to seeing you, your wife, and kids again.

T: Thanks, take care.

B: You too, goodbye!