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OBL exit brings no change in Pakistanis opinion: Poll
WASHINGTON: Pakistanis opinion about U.S. before and after Osama bin Laden has remained unchanged, according to the PEW Research Centre polls results released.President Zardari popularity among the Pakistani leaders most plummeted and Imran Khan’s popularity shot up most.
According to the poll most Pakistanis are dissatisfied with the prevalent situation in the country. Ninety two percent think that the direction to which the country is heading is not correct, 85 percent are of the view that economic condition is bad and 60 percent apprehend it further deteriorating in 12 months. Most people consider inflation, unemployment, increase in crimes, terrorism and political corruption key issues of the country.
President Zardari’s popularity, which was rated at 20 percent has fallen to 11 percent, said the poll results, while PM Gilani’s popularity has plunged down to 37 percent from 59.
Muslim League-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif is in a better position, however, his popularity has also dropped down to 63 percent from 71.
Most popular leader is Imran Khan, whose popularity has surged from mere 16 percent to 68 percent.
Majority of the people have positive opinion about Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry although his rating has plummeted from 61 percent to 51 percent
U.S. unilateral operation killing OBL triggered some criticism on the army, but 79 percent think that the perception of army in the country is good. Army chief General Kayani is in a balance position and his rating before the operation was 57 percent which fell to 52.
Most of Pakistanis do not approve of the U.S. operation killing OBL and it is considered as a bad omen, while only 14 percent thought it is good. 57 percent participating in the poll opinionated that India is a bigger enemy than Taliban and al Qaeda, but 7 out of every 10 persons want better relations with India.
76 percent Pakistanis are of the opinion that media has been playing positive role, while 60 percent Pakistanis have similar opinion about the religious leaders.
Courtesy www.geo.tv