In the Pakistani entertainment industry, social media users, particularly on Twitter, criticised Hina Altaf, a prominent figure, over an alleged post that appears to have been removed from her feed. The controversy unfolded when a user shared a screenshot purportedly taken from Altaf's feed, showing her holding a Starbucks cup.
The incident gained traction amid global calls to boycott certain brands, including Starbucks, due to the ongoing conflicts in Palestine. The Express Tribune, however, could not independently verify the authenticity or origin of the screenshot. The controversy sparked debates and discussions, highlighting public figures' intricate nature and involvement in sensitive socio-political matters.
"Pakistani celebrities are embarrassing as hell at this point," said the X user who shared the screenshot. "They’re so weird, dumb, tone deaf and such attention seekers. Hope floppy Hina Altaf is happy after getting two minutes of fame. Sick!" Following up on their initial post, the X user continued, "She has 6.8 million followers on Instagram. Is she really that dumb who is unaware of what’s actually happening in the world? Simply, she doesn’t care about the cause."
