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Trust is based on perceptions not necessarily von facts. Fyi.
A mix of marketing and quality control may do the trick if the economics are right. The price point of Pakistani products need to be reasonably lower then imports, and Pakistanis should encourage each other of buying local where possible. One marketing angle is certain brands support the occupation of Palestine, and people should know that before they purchase their products.
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L'Oreal, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sabra Dipping Co., Israeli sourced Diamonds, Victoria Secret, AirBnB, Wix.com, Viber, Catepillar, Motorola, Hewlett Packard
These are just some companies that maybe doing business in Pakistan and are supporting the occupation. Marketing coupled with awareness will have Pakistani people turn away from these product especially, and open up local options. A boycott doesn't have to be at the level of the government (because then problem with foreign countries complain about trade barriers), but just mass marketing by private entities can let people decide for themselves.
You are barking up the wrong tree... I'm talking about general public perceptions about foreign companies versus local ones.
Example, Nestle sells water and so does your local Babaji Water co. People would pay extra for Nestle because they believe that the Nestle is offering them pure water and quality water versus the Babaji Co. It's not me... It's the common consumer's perceptions.
Blind taste tests and studies done to show quality control have convinced american consumers to buy generic products, the same can be done in Pakistan. Plus Nestle just filters local water, the people must know that nestle isn't shipping in water from overseas. Its time for these local industries to shape up now that we have a pro-growth, pro-business government in office.