Pictures and videos of Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif cutting the inaugural ribbon at the fake Pizza Hut outlet is viral.  (Left) Pizza Hut stated that they have filed complaints with relevant authorities to halt the alleged trademark misuse. (Image credit: X)
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Moneycontrol21-01-2026, 13:39

Pakistan Defence Minister Trolled for Inaugurating Fake Pizza Hut Outlet

  • Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif inaugurated an unauthorized Pizza Hut-branded outlet in Sialkot Cantonment, leading to widespread ridicule.
  • Photos and videos showed Asif cutting a ribbon at the event, which Pizza Hut Pakistan later disavowed, stating the outlet was not associated with them or Yum! Brands.
  • Social media users, including an X user calling Asif a "dumb boomer," questioned the minister's verification process and the incident's reflection on governance.
  • Pizza Hut Pakistan filed complaints with authorities to address the trademark misuse, emphasizing the outlet did not meet their quality or operational standards.
  • The incident also drew reactions from Indian social media users, who found it both humorous and indicative of deeper institutional issues in Pakistan.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's Defence Minister faced severe trolling for inaugurating a fake Pizza Hut, sparking questions on governance.

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