The clarification came after photos and videos went viral on social media showing Khawaja Asif inaugurating an unauthorised outlet of the US-based food chain. Pizza Hut, the global fast-food brand, has broken its silence after Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confidently inaugurated what appeared to be a new Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot’s cantonment area. In an official statement, the company said, "Pizza Hut Pakistan would like to inform our valued customers that an unauthorised outlet falsely using the Pizza Hut name and branding has opened in Sialkot Cantonment. This outlet is not affiliated with Pizza Hut Pakistan or Yum! The company added, "Pizza Hut Pakistan currently operates 16 official stores nationwide - 14 in Lahore and 2 in Islamabad at the moment."

Source: dna January 21, 2026 10:29 UTC