Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal’s recent statement about cutting down on tea has not just taken social media by storm but international media has widely covered his remarks.
“I appeal to the nation to reduce tea intake by one or two cups daily because we borrow money for tea import as well,” said Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday.
People in Pakistan urged to drink fewer cups of tea was how BBC covered it.
CNN’s headline says: Pakistanis told to drink less tea as nation grapples with the economic crisis
People in Pakistan urged to drink fewer cups of tea, was how Iqbal’s statement was covered by the Saudi Gazette.
AlJazeera also reported Ahsan Iqbal’s statement: Pakistan minister slammed for ‘drink less tea, save money’ appeal
Turkish news media outlet TRT also did a story and a video on the same with the title: Pakistan minister stirs controversy with ‘drink less tea, save money’ plea
Indian media also jumped in and did a news piece with the title: Pak Minister Asks Citizens To Drink Less Tea As Economy Faces Loan Burden: Report
The Print wrote: ‘First roti, now tea? Pakistan’s angry response to the minister who wants them to drink less
ABC Australia did a video report on Ahsan’s statement.
‘Cutting chai’ | Pakistan Minister urges people to reduce tea consumption, wrote The Hindu.
