Trends in using printed T-shirts with election slogans are proving to be very popular among the various political parties. Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) placed an order for 20,000 T-shirts with their logo and slogan, with 6,000 of them coming from the city of Islamabad. The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is following the trend and placed orders for 1,000 T-shirts.
The result of all the T-shirts being printed is a boost of the garment traders. Due to general concerns in the city due to bombings, routine business is down, but the local retailers involved with T-shirts, caps and wristbands are seeing a boost due to the election related T-shirt orders. (Daily Times)
Other than myself, I've not seen anyone else note the positive effect of printing T-shirts has on the economy, which is a positive factor. Most people get caught up in the emotional aspect of the slogan on the T-shirt, and not the fact that merchants, vendors, retailers, suppliers, laborers, and business owners are all doing well due to T-shirt sales. Let us be reminded by those in Pakistan that T-shirts have a message, create solidarity, but also create jobs, and maintain jobs.
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