How Successful is the Boycotting Israeli products campaign in Pakistan.
Main Findings:
-Boycotting Israeli products is an effective and peaceful way to support Palestinian people. However, the findings of study revealed that almost 71% of people are part of boycott movement and only 28% are not participating in boycott.
-Mostly people are in boycott of Israeli products prior to the government announcement, 89% people were part of boycott.
-30% people facing difficulty in substituting Israeli products, whereas 61% people are not facing any difficulty.
-In the opinion of 28% Pakistanis, the Israeli products boycott will influence Pakistan’s political decisions or policies.
-Urban Population seems most actively boycotting Israeli products with 78% of respondents. On the other hand, 64% of rural residents are also participating in boycott movement.
-The percentage of boycott is relatively higher among male respondents with 80 % as compared to female respondents with 51%.
-The basic purpose of boycott is to support the rights of Palestinian people in the opinion of 78% people, whereas 20% people thinks that purpose is to impact economy of Israel.