The effect of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine is now clearly visible in Pakistan as well. Protests against Israel have intensified in Pakistan, and their products are being boycotted. Several restaurants and fast food outlets were also attacked. Numerous videos of attacks and protests are going viral on social media.
In the viral video, Pakistani people attacked ‘Pepsi,’ calling it an Israeli product. Pepsi stores were vandalized in many cities of Pakistan, and people looted bottles and took them to their homes. Its videos are becoming increasingly viral on social media, in which some people are seen breaking Pepsi fridges and taking away bottles.
Pakistani people are stealing Pepsi stores to boycott Pepsi, calling it an Israeli product, but Pepsi is not an Israeli product. Pepsi is an American company named PepsiCo Inc., and its headquarters are located in New York, USA. It ranks among the world’s leading food and beverage companies.
According to sources, this whole matter started when a post went viral on social media claiming that Pepsi is an Israeli company and its profits go to the Israeli army. After this claim, people in Pakistan got angry, and many people started protesting against Pepsi.
The Pakistani government called the attack a terrorist act and will take strict action against those involved in these incidents. Protests have intensified in Pakistan against Israeli barbarism in Gaza. There were several attacks on international fast-food outlets; a restaurant employee died in these attacks. The protest took a violent turn in some places.
Seeing the seriousness of the incidents, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has taken a tough stand and ordered the officials to take immediate action. After the Prime Minister’s order, it is now expected that the situation will be brought under control soon, and strict action will be taken against the culprits. The government is also urging citizens to verify facts before reacting, emphasizing the need for peace, unity, and responsible social media use.
