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#BoycottDollar and #MadeinPakistan Trend on Twitter as Rupee Slides Further

The increased influence of Dollar in Pakistanis’ everyday life and the recent bailout package with the IMF has sparked a wave of debate not just in our usual conversations but on social media as well.

With prices of everyday commodities skyrocketing with the reason being told as ‘Dollar’ fluctuationthe masses have now started a campaign asking for a boycott of the imported items.

The hashtag #BoycottDollar is trending on Twitter and Pakistanis are urging their fellows to use #MadeinPakistan items to decrease our dependence on the US dollar.

Let’s hear to what people are saying on social media:

Pakistan comes first.

Use products made in Pakistan.

Mere words are not going to be enough.

One of our better products.

Purchase Pakistani products.

Another reason why.

The right way to go?

Celebrities are also participating in the campaign.

What are your views on the matter? Should dollar be boycotted in Pakistan? Let us know in the comments section.

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Sajawal Rehman