Frivolous or meaningful! I don’t know how to describe the debate that raged on about a chai wala (tea vendor) from Islamabad who has suddenly become the subject of newspaper articles, internet blogs and profiles because of his good looks.

The photograph taken by a professional photographer went viral on the Internet and ever since, Arshad Khan’s being discussed profusely by all and sundry, especially by social media buffs.

So much so that an argument between Indian and Pakistani girls sparked off when an Indian gal posted, in jest of course, that India shouldn’t bomb Pakistan because it has good-looking chai walas such as this.

Well, people, tell you what: get a grip … on the teacup handle, that is.

Published in Dawn, Sunday Magazine, October 23rd, 2016