A video recently circulated online showed a cashier at a popular eatery in Islamabad’s Blue Area Crusteez donuts making offensive comments about Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa.
The footage, which quickly gained traction on social media, shows the cashier refusing to serve the Chief Justice and using a term that, while not overtly profane, carries a derogatory meaning.
The incident took place during Chief Justice Isa’s visit to the establishment with his family.
The viral video prompted a flood of reactions online. While some users supported the cashier’s actions as a form of free speech and protest against a controversial public figure, others condemned the behavior as disrespectful and inappropriate.
Following the incident, Crusteez, the bakery involved, stated in response to the uproar.
However, the situation escalated when local authorities temporarily sealed the Cruteez dounts, citing health violations. Reports indicate that the outlet has since reopened.
The closure of Crusteez has ignited a broader discussion on the limits of free expression and the potential consequences of publicly confronting high-ranking officials.
Critics argue that shutting down the bakery over a health violation appears to be an excessive response, raising concerns about the balance between respecting public officials and allowing space for dissent.
