# Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development, and Reform roasted for asking Pakistanis to drink less tea to help the economy

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Drinking tea is among the most basic social events in Pakistan. But a lot of that tea is imported. Now a Pakistani official is getting heat from his constituents for asking them to reduce their consumption to a mere one or two cups a day.

> **[Anger brews over official's call for Pakistanis to curb their tea habit to...](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/anger-brews-over-official-s-call-for-pakistanis-to-drink-less-tea/ar-AAYyaf6?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=240ccbdc224943e089c76cc7c77ec4fb)**
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> The government minister's suggestion on how to people might help to ease Pakistan's economic crisis didn't go down well.

A lawmaker from the previous ruling party suggested that Pakistanis eat less flatbread to save on flour consumption. His party was later given a vote of no-confidence.