In a recent development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mardan district, workers of KFC took matters into their own hands and reopened the fast-food chain after the mayor locked it down. This action came in response to a ‘verbal resolution’ passed by the local council, alleging that KFC was showing support to Israel in the conflict with Gaza.
Mayor Himayat Ullah, accompanied by several public representatives, had initially closed the sole KFC franchise in the district, citing the alleged support for Israel.
Addressing supporters outside the establishment on Nowshera Road, the mayor emphasized the importance of boycotting all products from Israel and declared the closure of KFC as a fulfillment of their duty.
The decision to close KFC was preceded by a ‘verbal resolution’ passed by the local council, where Mayor Himayat, a member of the Awami National Party, presented the motion.
Despite the absence of a formal resolution paper, the council, consisting of 70 public representatives out of 127, agreed to the closure.Outside the KFC outlet, protesters voiced their discontent, labeling those who support Israel as traitors and advocating for a boycott of Israeli products.
The mayor’s swift action and the subsequent reopening of KFC by its workers reflect the tensions and controversies surrounding the alleged ties between the fast-food chain and Israel, underscoring the intersection of international politics and local business operations in Mardan.
