Nida Yasir faces criticism for remarks on food delivery workers

Nida Yasir, one of Pakistan’s most popular morning show hosts, has once again found herself in the spotlight for a controversial statement. Known for hosting her show for over a decade and interviewing almost every celebrity in Pakistan, Nida has faced criticism multiple times over the years.

Food delivery services in Pakistan have grown rapidly in the last ten years. Many young people work as delivery riders to support their families. This is a physically demanding job — riders often face long hours, bad roads, heavy rain, and dangerous traffic, all while earning very little.

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Recently, Nida Yasir spoke on her show about tipping delivery workers. She claimed that these riders often don’t bring change and sometimes try to take extra money from customers. She advised viewers to always pay the exact amount and avoid letting riders “swindle” them.

Public Reaction:

Her remarks quickly drew criticism online. Social media users accused her of being insensitive to the hardships of delivery workers. Comments included: