At a time when Pakistan is facing its worst economic crisis, the people in Lahore have reportedly given the biggest-ever opening to Canadian coffee giant Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons recently opened its flagship store in DHA Lahore. A huge line was seen outside the outlet, which is counted among the most expensive coffee brands in the world
In Pakistan, a small cup of Tim Hortons will cost Rs 350 to Rs 600 and a large one will range from Rs 450 to Rs 800, depending upon the flavours. Donuts range from Rs 290 to Rs 330 each, as per Dawn
People were surprised at how few can afford expensive coffee while others struggle for a packet of flour. A Twitter user said the poor were lining up for one bag of flour and riches were queuing up for Tim Hortons
A prominent British-Pakistani barrister Khalid Umar said India got rid of feudalism and in Pakistan, it has 1000 lives and million faces. 'Poor lineup for flour, elite for Tim Hortons"
Pakistan is staring at economic default as its forex reserves have plunged to a historic low and inflation has soared to a 48-yrs high. Tim Hortons enters Pakistan at a time when many are facing shortages of food items
Canada’s largest coffee chain opened its first outlet in India in August last year. Till November last year, Tim Hortons had six stores - 5 in Delhi-NCR and 1 in Chandigarh
Tim Hortons plans to open 120 stores in India in the next 3 years