Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Punjab faced backlash when the Punjab government opted to give McDonald’s meal bags as gifts to school children in Murree.
This decision sparked controversy due to McDonald’s past involvement in international boycotts and protests.
This is the IQ level of Maryam Nawaz and they have handed her the biggest province of Pakistan on a plate.
Children in Gaza are dying and she thought it was a good idea to use McDonald's for her PR, especially using children. pic.twitter.com/uhZ8uDHcCF
— Abdullah (@michaelscottfc) April 16, 2024
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McDonald’s drew criticism after announcing plans to provide free meals to the Israeli military following the October 7 attacks in Gaza, leading to widespread condemnation. The company faced boycotts in several countries, including Pakistan, over allegations of supporting Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Maryam Nawaz’s visit to a government girls high school in Murree, where she inspected school facilities, preceded the distribution of McDonald’s meal bags by the provincial government. This incident stirred criticism and fueled discussions on social media platforms, with the PML-N sharing related videos with their followers on X.
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