{"id":314031,"date":"2021-05-07T11:32:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T06:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=314031"},"modified":"2021-05-07T11:38:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T06:38:40","slug":"tariq-jamils-mtj-trolled-for-selling-abayas-for-over-rs20k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/tariq-jamils-mtj-trolled-for-selling-abayas-for-over-rs20k\/","title":{"rendered":"Tariq Jamil&#8217;s MTJ Trolled For Selling Abayas For Over Rs20K"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Commentary surrounding Maulana Tariq Jamil&#8217;s fashion brand is not coming slow. Now MTJ is being criticized for selling overpriced Abayas.<\/p>\n<p>Previously the brand faced much backlash over rumors of selling overpriced naras\/drawstrings. MTJ lists over Rs. 20,000 for a plain black Abaya.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_314033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-314033\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-314033 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MTJ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"684\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MTJ.jpg 684w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MTJ-160x300.jpg 160w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MTJ-547x1024.jpg 547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-314033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is MTJ selling 20K Abayas?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/tariq-jamils-mtj-clothing-brand-denies-selling-drawstrings-for-rs550\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tariq Jamil&#8217;s MTJ Clothing Brand Denies Selling Drawstrings for Rs550<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>No matter what the fabric of the garment is, could it really cost that much?<\/p>\n<p>The last time the public expressed outrage over overpriced items at MTJ, the brand clarified that was not the case. It was rumored that the Islamic brand was selling naras\/drawstring for Rs 550.<\/p>\n<p>The brand specifically addressed the rumors and revealed that it doesn&#8217;t even sell the article. Is the situation with the Abaya another misunderstanding?<\/p>\n<p>Turns out no. Some people specifically visited the MTJ Flagship store on Tariq Road, Karachi to confirm. They are indeed selling Abayas priced at over Rs. 20K.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_314037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-314037\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-314037 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MTJ-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MTJ-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MTJ-1-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MTJ-1-1008x1024.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MTJ-1-768x780.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MTJ-1-758x770.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-314037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MTJ trolled for selling an Abaya well over Rs. 20K<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the brand was heavily trolled for the unjustifiable price tag.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/Saba_Qureshi7\/status\/1390304988803575809<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/Zireael_9\/status\/1390336872073867266<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"rtl\">what is special in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MTJ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MTJ<\/a> 24K Rs. Abaya? Seriously?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MTJBRAND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MTJBRAND<\/a> issue is \u0645\u06cc\u0631\u06d2 \u0645\u0644\u06a9 \u06a9\u0627 \u062a\u0627\u062c\u0631 \u0646\u0627\u062c\u0627\u0626\u0632 \u0645\u0646\u0627\u0641\u0639 \u062e\u0648\u0631 \u06c1\u06d2\u06d4\u06d4 \ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ABzfmdEa7z\">pic.twitter.com\/ABzfmdEa7z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Irfan (@iamIffe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamIffe\/status\/1389984956563304449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the memes and trolling people made some sensible points.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Even today, a normal daily use abaya costs around 3-4k and a normal daily use mens shalwar qameez could be bought for 1-1.5k and the people selling them are making profits obviously. If they can sell it, why not the holier than thou MTJ.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Glorified Mazdoor (@naaninclusive) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/naaninclusive\/status\/1390224706280755201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 6, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/pakistani-brands-chand-tara-earrings-trolled-for-being-overpriced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pakistani Brand&#8217;s &#8216;Chand Tara&#8217; Earrings Trolled For Being Overpriced<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This wouldn&#8217;t be the first time a Pakistani brand has been called out for unjustifiably high prices. Quality can only be improved to a certain point. If the price tag falls high above a fair price based on the markup, people will call it out.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/Crypto7ord\/status\/1390110175361708033<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Islam has restricted the maximum limit of profit to one-third. So earning profit above this limit would be unlawful,<br \/>A week earlier a friend bought an islamia college dress abaya with a dupatta of fine quality for Rs1900 in Peshawar,<br \/>MTJ is a capitalist,( a wrong number). <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IU3tjyzmCy\">https:\/\/t.co\/IU3tjyzmCy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; . (@Zeeshan31931631) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Zeeshan31931631\/status\/1390108986809126914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 6, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commentary surrounding Maulana Tariq Jamil&#8217;s fashion brand is not coming slow. Now MTJ is being criticized for selling overpriced Abayas. Previously the brand faced much backlash over rumors of selling overpriced naras\/drawstrings. MTJ lists over Rs. 20,000 for a plain black Abaya. 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