After the news broke that donkey meat was being sold in some restaurants in Islamabad, social media was flooded with memes and funny comments.
A few years ago, a similar case in Lahore shocked the entire country when donkey meat was found in hotels. Since then, people have been teasing Lahore with jokes like donkey meat party. But now it seems Lahore is no longer alone in this shame, as Islamabad has also joined the list.
According to the latest reports, the Food Authority in Tarnol, Islamabad, caught 25 tons of donkey meat that was being supplied to local hotels and restaurants. This shocking news surprised and worried many people. While some showed concern, others turned to humor online.
One person joked congratulations, now Islamabad has also become like Lahore. Another wrote don’t say anything to Lahore people anymore, now Islamabad has also tasted donkey meat. Someone else suggested a new recipe for Islamabad people: Donkey Shinwari.
Since this strange meat business was exposed in Pakistan, people have started looking at restaurant food with doubt. Just like Lahore, now Islamabad is also facing the same kind of jokes. Social media users even said don’t ask what meat it is, ask if it’s not donkey meat.
This news has raised serious concerns but also opened the door for jokes and memes. People are now wondering if the desi food at restaurants comes with desi meat or from some other animal.
So if you are planning to eat at a restaurant in Islamabad, your plate might contain pure donkey meat—or at least, that’s what social media thinks.