Sir, I have a Ph.D in Urdu. I currently run an education academy; I want to be MNA. What should I do?

Sitting across from me in my office, Irshad, who looked like he was in his early 40s, wore well-pressed trousers and a crisp, spotless shirt.

His inquiry left me momentarily speechless.

As a lawyer, I am approached by hordes of people with 'perplexing situations' almost on a daily basis. Irshad was an exception. I looked past him at his motorcycle parked in front of my office and taking a deep breath, I replied: “You can’t”.

“Why,” he eagerly pushed. This was the start to an afternoon of futile arguments.