Twitter is flooded with hilarious memes after Ahsan Iqbal asked citizens to cut tea consumption

• Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal mocked for his statement.
• He urged citizens to cut their tea consumption.
• His statement sparked a meme fest on Twitter.

Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning and Development, has come under fire for urging individuals to reduce their tea consumption by one or two cups. In support of his claim, Ahsan Iqbal stated that the country has been taking out loans to purchase tea, which has put a pressure on the economy. Ahsan Iqbal’s strange statement was quickly criticized by the internet.

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Pakistan has been dealing with severe economic problems for months, resulting in price increases in food, gas, and oil. On social media networks, videos of the minister’s comments have gone viral. In the video, he is heard urging that in order to help the economy, individuals should limit their tea intake by one or two cups.

Netizens, particularly chai drinkers, flocked to Twitter to express their displeasure with the unusual request. While some people remarked on how strange the request was, others simply refused to give up their favourite drink.

Medicos after statement of #Ahsaniqbal to reduce tea consumption😐😐 pic.twitter.com/8Ng3K6SljO

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— Khadija Rashid (@Khadija01354474) June 14, 2022

Ahsan Iqbal asks nation to cut down “tea” consumption.. meanwhile Pakistani Awam be like #AhsanIqbal pic.twitter.com/VU5mAT9rZb

— Unpopular Opinion (@DrSehrish_Ali) June 14, 2022

مارکیٹ میں یہ کپ آدھی قیمت میں دستیاب ہے چاۓ بھی آدھی کپ اور قیمت بھی آدھی کیا خیال ہے پاکستانیوں !!! pic.twitter.com/kUZ7Ss8PVH

— Mian Jahan Kandahwi (@MianJahan) June 14, 2022

response of chai lovers: pic.twitter.com/L7hjbOwVgP

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— ChutneySpears (@bl33dingheart) June 14, 2022

Pehle roti adhi Ub chai bhi kum ker dein? Chai ☕️ pey koi mazak nhi hei jee https://t.co/SnHwFHUCUY

— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) June 14, 2022

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