Pakistan

Afghans Assess Roles for NATO, U.N., Regional Actors

Reconstruction viewed as the top job, currently and ideally

November 20, 2009
Afghans surveyed in June see NATO, the United Nations, India, and Iran playing roles in reconstruction more than anything else -- in line with what Afghans say they should do. However, Afghans are as likely to see Pakistan’s role as supporting the Taliban as helping with reconstruction.More ...

Many in Asia Wait to Rate New U.S. Administration

Approval down in three of eight countries polled

September 22, 2009
Across eight Asian countries Gallup surveyed, approval of U.S. leadership is down slightly in 2009 compared with 2008, in large part attributable to an increase in the percentage who did not have an opinion. In Afghanistan and Pakistan, approval of U.S. leadership remains steady.More ...

Afghans Eager for Pakistan to Put Them Ahead of Taliban

Respondents split on whether a strong relationship is important

May 18, 2009
Prior to Pakistan’s recent offensive against the Taliban, a majority of Afghans (52%) perceived Pakistan to be supporting Taliban leadership, something 12% think it should do. In contrast, only 14% think Pakistan is helping with reconstruction in Afghanistan, while 43% think it should be.More ...
Analyst Insights: Pakistan's North West Frontier Province

Analyst Insights: Pakistan's North West Frontier Province

May 14, 2009
Gallup World Poll Senior Editor Julie Ray discusses the views of Pakistanis living in the province where Pakistan’s army is battling Taliban fighters.

Pakistanis Generally See Taliban’s Influence as Negative

But many surveyed before offensive didn’t know or wouldn’t say

May 12, 2009
Before Pakistan’s recent military operation to dislodge the Taliban from the country’s North West Frontier Province, a Gallup Poll found nearly half of Pakistanis (47%) believed the Taliban’s presence has a negative influence, while 14% said it has a positive influence and 39% had no opinion.More ...

Few Pakistanis Satisfied With How Their Democracy Works

Political situation ranks among top problems residents say they face

March 13, 2009
A Gallup Poll conducted before the current political crisis in Pakistan found that a Gallup-high 38% are dissatisfied with the way democracy works in their country. Further, after unemployment, Pakistanis were next most likely to name the political situation in their country as the most challenging issue they face.More ...

Pakistanis Give New Civilian Leadership Low Marks So Far

Only 13% confident Zardari will improve Pakistanis’ lot

January 13, 2009
An October Gallup Poll in Pakistan found the country’s new civilian leadership had so far failed to engender much domestic support: Only 19% of Pakistanis approved of the job President Asif Ali Zardari is doing, and 13% were confident he can improve the lot of the Pakistani people.More ...

Opinion Briefing: U.S.-Pakistan Policy

Nearly half (48%) of Pakistanis see U.S. missile strikes as ineffective

December 29, 2008
A recent Gallup Poll in Pakistan reveals nearly half of Pakistanis (48%) believe U.S. missile strikes are not an effective way to rid their country of the Taliban, and majorities (54%) now view U.S. military presence in Afghanistan and Asia as a threat.More ...

Pakistanis Support Tougher Stance on Terrorism

Nearly half of citizens (49%) say their government isn’t doing enough

December 17, 2008
A Gallup Poll of Pakistanis in October found a solid majority (60%) saying the Pakistani government should take a tougher approach to rid their country of terrorist activities.More ...

In South Asia, Few Opinions on U.S. Presidential Race

Few respondents in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan express any opinions

October 21, 2008
Gallup Polls in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan show large disconnect between many of the world’s poorest people and the U.S. presidential race.More ...
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