Arshad Khan, famously known as Chaiwala, has regained his Pakistani nationality after NADRA admitted mistakenly blocking his ID card over allegations of holding Afghani citizenship.
The viral tea-seller turned entrepreneur expressed gratitude after the issue was legally resolved.
Arshad Khan’s lawyer confirmed that the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) restored his ID card, acknowledging that the earlier action was based on an error. The development ends months of speculation about the nationality of the internet sensation.
Speaking to the media, his lawyer said, “Arshad Khan’s Pakistani identity card has been unblocked, which is good news for all Pakistanis, especially the youth. We had provided all necessary documents when the issue first arose. We requested NADRA to follow the legal procedures.”
The lawyer further revealed that Arshad himself appeared in court, where the verification process was carried out for him and his family members. After reviewing all official records, NADRA accepted the documents as genuine and admitted its mistake.
“NADRA accepted their mistake and restored his ID card,” the lawyer added, emphasizing that the decision reflected a commitment to fairness and due process.
Arshad Khan’s reaction: “I am proud to be Pakistani”
Arshad Khan expressed heartfelt gratitude after the restoration of his ID card. “I am a proud Pakistani and will always remain so,” he said.
He thanked his supporters for their encouragement during the ordeal and reaffirmed his dedication to representing Pakistan. “Just as I built the Arshad Khan Chaiwala franchise, I will continue to serve and represent Pakistan proudly,” he added.
Arshad Khan first rose to fame in 2016 after a photo captured by photographer Javeria Ali went viral across the internet. His striking looks and humble background made him an instant global sensation.
Since then, Arshad has successfully transitioned from a roadside tea vendor to a well-known businessman, establishing his own chain of Chaiwala cafés across Pakistan.
