2 in 10 Pakistanis believe country is on right track: Ipsos survey
Men are more optimistic than women, while rural residents show more optimism than those in urban areas. Of the four provinces, respondents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were the most optimistic about Pakistan’s economy. The survey also found that confidence in the country’s direction has fallen to 22pc, following a 40pc peak earlier this year amid US–Iran tensions.
- ▪Men are more optimistic than women, while rural residents show more optimism than those in urban areas.
- ▪Of the four provinces, respondents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were the most optimistic about Pakistan’s economy.
- ▪The survey also found that confidence in the country’s direction has fallen to 22pc, following a 40pc peak earlier this year amid US–Iran tensions.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:31:00 +0500 |
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2 in 10 Pakistanis believe country is on right track: Ipsos survey Ikram Junaidi Published June 3, 2026 0 Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source ISLAMABAD: Only two in 10 Pakistanis surveyed believe the country is on the right track, with optimism higher among some groups, a survey conducted by market research company Ipsos shows. Men are more optimistic than women, while rural residents show more optimism than those in urban areas. Of the four provinces, respondents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were the most optimistic about Pakistan’s economy. The survey also found that confidence in the country’s direction has fallen to 22pc, following a 40pc peak earlier this year amid US–Iran tensions.
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