![]() ![]() If Star Bucks and Pret A Manger are eyeing Pakistan, FBR must think of taxing those who are enjoying Europe in Pakistan without paying a penny of tax. On one hand poor are lining up for one bag of subsidised flour and riches are queue up for Tim Hortons coffee. If Star Bucks and Pret A Manger are eyeing Pakistan, FBR must think of taxing those who are enjoying Europe in Pakistan without paying a penny of tax,” a journalist wrote sharing a video of the queues. “On one hand poor are lining up for one bag of subsidised flour and riches are queue up for Tim Hortons coffee. “As the first day sale of Tim Hortons in Pakistan breaks record of most sales in the world, The world must be laughing at us, we are at brink of default, our people are dying of hunger but let's enjoy an overpriced cup of ordinary taste coffee,” one user wrote sharing a photo of a long queue.Īs the first day sale of Tim hortons in Pakistan breaks record of most sales in the world, The world must be laughing at us, we are at brink of default, our people are dying of hunger but let's enjoy an overpriced cup of ordinary taste coffee /Cs2tgwy7w2 Long queues outside the outlet were a common sight on February 10 and photos and videos of the so-called phenomenon made it to Twitter. And the Lahore outlet smashed a global record with the highest opening day sale in the 61-year history of the brand. Tim Hortons was established in 1964 and has 5352 outlets across the world. On February 10, Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons opened its first branch in Lahore and even a 48-year high inflation couldn’t keep thousands away from coffee. In her caption to the picture, Ms Obaid Chinoy self-identifies as South Asian twice (as well as Pakistani), writing: "It was an emotional night for many of us in LA.In 2012 when I was at the Oscar's there were Three South Asians! A decade later over a 100 of us came together to celebrate South Asians in cinema.and amongst us were so many Pakistanis.I watched Saim get up on stage and make a speech about Joyland- Malala spoke about her support for cinema & Ali Sethi brought the house down with Pasoori.Cash-strapped Pakistan has a different side too. In March, she posted a group photo from Priyanka's pre-Oscars event also featuring Malala Yousafzai, singer Ali Sethi, Queer Eye's Tan France and others of Pakistani origin. Priyanka Chopra has not responded and neither has Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy. ![]() Much like the way you flaunt your Indian nationality whenever you get the opportunity before claiming to be a South Asian.□□ /B7wy8gD8QB- Adnan Siddiqui April 14, 2023 Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is a Pakistani first just to brush up your knowledge. Writer Faisal Kapadia wrote: "Sharmeen is a Pakistani and she should be called that." Journalist Anis Farooqui replied to Adnan Siddiqui, "Very true Adnan bro." Filmmaker Shahnawaz Zali, however, begged to differ: "Nothing wrong being called a South Asian (which we are and proud) maybe you should just appreciate things when they are said rather than always and consistently trying to find flaws in it." Across Twitter, those criticizing Priyanka Chopra called her a bigot and worse. In the comments thread, several verified handles of Pakistani nationality or origin agreed. Much like the way you flaunt your Indian nationality whenever you get the opportunity before claiming to be a South Asian." Mr Siddiqui offered no instances of Priyanka Chopra having "flaunted" her Indian identity as he put it. Over the weekend, he tweeted: "With due respect, Priyanka Chopra, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is a Pakistani first just to brush up your knowledge. Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui, familiar to Indian audiences from his role in Sridevi's last film MOM, was among those who took offence at Priyanka's failure to specify Ms Obaid Chinoy's nationality. Priyanka Chopra posted an Instagram Story congratulating the filmmaker, writing: "First person of colour and first woman to direct a Star Wars film… And she's South Asian!! What a historic moment Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy. Ms Obaid Chinoy, who directed two episodes of Ms Marvel, starring a South Asian cast and partly set in Pakistan, will helm an untitled Star Wars film, it was announced about a week ago. Priyanka has been at the forefront of efforts to increase visibility for South Asian artistes in Hollywood and international cinema among other things, she organizes a pre-Oscar event in Los Angeles to honour South Asian excellence and achievers in the world of cinema – which Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy attended this year. Priyanka Chopra's description of Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy as "South Asian" has offended many from the director's home country, including actor Adnan Siddiqui. ![]()
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