NADRA reveals Chaiwala's true nationality

The blue-eyed tea seller who once broke the internet with his good looks is now caught in a legal battle after NADRA officially declared that Arshad Khan, Pakistan’s viral 'Chaiwala,' is actually Afghan, not Pakistani.

This claim was made at the Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench during a hearing about the cancellation of Arshad Khan’s CNIC and passport. The tea seller, who became a viral sensation in 2016 for his good looks and piercing eyes, had taken legal action after his identity documents were blocked.

NADRA’s report, based on intelligence from ISI and IB, pointed out issues in his parental records. While his father is listed as a resident of Sargodha, his mother's name doesn’t match across official documents. He then received a show-cause notice, and his documents were put on hold.

Arshad Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Umer Ijaz Gilani, strongly defended him, saying Khan represents the Pakistani dream—from a small chai stall in Islamabad to opening a stylish café in South London. The demand for proof of residence before 1978, he said, shows bad faith.

The judge, Justice Jawad Hassan, gave Arshad Khan time till 22 April to prove his Pakistani roots.

Meanwhile, social media is buzzing. Fans are shocked, with posts like “Chaiwala an Afghan? Say it ain’t so!”

Will the blue-eyed Chaiwala keep his place in Pakistan—or will he be sent back? For now, all eyes are on the court.