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Fewer Afghans See Corruption Increasing in Their Country

Most still perceive corruption as widespread in government, business

March 4, 2010
Gallup surveys document some positive momentum in Afghans' views about the level of corruption in their country following the country's election in August 2009. The number of Afghans saying corruption levels were higher than they were five years ago continued to decline, dropping below 50% for the first time.More ...

Afghans More Skeptical of U.S. Leadership, Troops in 2009

Image of United States also viewed less favorably

February 3, 2010
From mid- to late 2009, Afghans’ approval of U.S. leadership declined slightly from 50% to 44%, and they also grew more divided on whether additional U.S. troops would help their security situation.More ...

Pakistanis Generally See Taliban’s Influence as Negative

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

May 13, 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 ...

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 ...

Pakistanis Support Tougher Stance on Terrorism

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

December 23, 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 ...

Few Pakistanis Perceive Benefits From Alliance With U.S.

Many Pakistanis see U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as a threat

October 3, 2008
A new Gallup Poll sheds light on how Pakistanis view their country’s relationship with the United States. Few Pakistanis (16%) see any benefit for their country from cooperation in the war on terrorism and 45% perceive the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as a threat.More ...

Terrorism, Economy Dual Threats for Pakistanis

Majority believes government’s terrorism efforts are lacking

September 22, 2008
Gallup Polls in Pakistan indicate residents are increasingly worried about terrorism and the economy -- two daunting issues facing their new president, Asif Ali Zardari.More ...

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