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38 YEARS OF POLLING ON CRIMES, VIOLENCES,
TERRORISM & SOCIAL EVILS
(1980-2018)
PERSONAL OF PAKISTANI PUBLIC
(NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE OR PUBLICATION)
January, 2018
Disclaimer: Gallup Pakistan is not related to Gallup Inc. headquartered in Washington D.C. USA. We require that our surveys be credited fully as Gallup Pakistan (not Gallup or Gallup Poll). We disclaim any responsibility for surveys pertaining to Pakistani public opinion except those carried out by Gallup Pakistan, the Pakistani affiliate of Gallup International Association. For details on Gallup International Association see website: www.gallup-international.com
38 Years of Polling on Crimes, Violence, Terrorism and Social Evils
Note: For more details on Methodology please refer to the Methodology Section
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CAUTION:
THIS IS A PRELIMINARY DRAFT
We are in the process of reviewing, cross-checking and
revising/editing the material presented here. Please feel free to
use the revised version for any research and teaching purpose.
DISCLAIMER The data pertain to 38 years of polling work. We have made much
effort to standardize the samples and question wording wherever
comparisons are made across years. However it still leaves room
for improvement. We will join our readers in bringing greater
refinement in all stages of research as we look ahead to future
work on the same subjects.
LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING AHEAD
The basic purpose of this Report is to start a meaningful debate on the issue
of Polling Research on Society, Crimes and Violence in Pakistan and identify
avenues of further improvement. We admit that during the last 36 years we
often asked inappropriate questions or did not maintain a time series as we
should have. Moreover, our questions were not always informed by Relevant
Experts knowledge. Hopefully in the future, we will frame more ‘informed
questions’ in a more ‘informed framework’.
While recognizing its limitations, what we have and present here, provides
approximations to Perceptions on a wide variety of Social issues, which may
otherwise be unavailable in a scientific fashion.
We present this to generate a constructive debate between Sociologists,
Anthropologists and related Professionals working on Social Issues and Survey
Researchers. The two can join hands to produce valuable Research and
teaching materials for Concerned Professionals.
38 Years of Polling on Crimes, Violence, Terrorism and Social Evils
Note: For more details on Methodology please refer to the Methodology Section
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Table of Contents
PART 1: VIEWS ON CRIMES, VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM
SECTION 1: VIEWS ON CRIMES 6
SECTION 2: VIEWS ON VIOLENCE AND SECURITY 20
SECTION 3: VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER 28
SECTION 4: VIEWS ON TERRORISM 40
SECTION 5: VIEWS ON SPECIFIC EVENTS OF 50
TERRORISM/CRIMES (Selected)
PART 2: VIEWS ON SOCIAL EVILS
SECTION 1: VIEWS ON CORRUPTION 73
SECTION 2: VIEWS ON ADDICTION 118
METHODOLOGY 126
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PART 1:
VIEWS ON CRIMES, VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM
Section 1: Views on Crimes
Section 2: Views on Violence and Security
Section 3: Views on Law and Order
Section 4: Views on Terrorism
Section 5: Views on specific events of Terrorism/Crimes
(Selected)
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Part 1: Views on Crimes, Violence and Terrorism
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PART 1:
VIEWS ON CRIMES,
VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM
Section 1: Views on Crimes
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PERCEPTIONS ON CRIMES
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE?
Question: Has anyone of your household experienced any kind of torture /
violence?
Comparative Picture (Only those who say yes to each crime)
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2005, 2010 & 2016
Comparative Data (Percent of Respondents)
2005 2010 2016 Yes No NR Yes No NR Yes No NR
Kidnapping 0% 97% 3% 2% 92% 6% 8% 85% 7%
Military violence 0% 97% 3% 2% 92% 6% 8% 86% 7%
Bomb blast, murder 0% 97% 3% 2% 92% 6% 7% 85% 8%
Child abuse 3% 93% 4% 4% 89% 7% 7% 85% 8%
Robbery/ snatching 1% 94% 5% 6% 87% 7% 8% 84% 9%
Domestic violence 2% 93% 4% 5% 88% 7% 6% 86% 8%
Murder, mayhem 1% 95% 4% 3% 90% 7% 4% 88% 8%
Torture by police 3% 94% 4% 5% 88% 7% 7% 84% 8%
Rape 1% 96% 3% 1% 92% 7% 3% 88% 9%
Firing 2% 95% 3% 5% 89% 6% 8% 83% 9%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2005, 2010 & 2016
0% 0% 0%
3%
1%
2%
1%
3%
1%
2% 2% 2% 2%
4%
6%
5%
3%
5%
1%
5%
8% 8%
7% 7%
8%
6%
4%
7%
3%
8%
2005 2010 2016
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PERCEPTIONS ON CRIMES
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE?
A PICTURE FROM NEARLY 36 YEARS BACK!
Question: In the last one year, God Forbid, have you or another member of
your household experienced any act of theft, robbery or any other crime?
Percent of Respondents
Yes No
Theft/dacoity/cattle lifting 20% 80%
Fraud 12% 88%
Kidnapping 6% 94%
Murder 11% 89%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data (Those who say “YES”)
Percent of Respondents
1986 2014 2016
Theft/dacoity/cattle lifting 19% 24% 20%
Fraud 8% 17% 12%
Kidnapping 3% 13% 6%
Murder 5% 13% 11%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1986, 2014 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
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VIEWS ON CRIMES
DO PEOPLE INFORM POLICE?
Question: Was the Police informed about this crime? (Only those who have
experienced a crime)
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1995, 2000 & 2016
Comparative Data Percent of Respondents
1995 2000 2016
Yes 47% 56% 62%
No 53% 37% 36%
No Response 0% 7% 3%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1995, 2000 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
47%
53% 56%
37%
7%
62%
36%
3%
Yes No No Response
1995 2000 2016
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VIEWS ON RATE OF CRIMES
Question: Has the rate of theft and disorder increased or decreased or remained
the same over the last year in your area/ neighborhood?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
1999 2009 2010 2011 2012 2016
Increased 30% 26% 38% 36% 35% 14%
Decreased 34% 37% 20% 22% 24% 44%
Same 31% 37% 42% 42% 40% 42%
Dk/NR 5% - - - 1% -
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1999, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2016
Increased 14%
Decreased 44%
Same 42%
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VIEWS ON RATE OF CRIMES
Question: In your view has the rate of crimes increased, decreased or remained
the same over last few months?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1980, 2009 & 2016
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
1980 2009 2016
Increased 24% 64% 37%
Decreased 44% 10% 28%
No Change 22% 23% 33%
No Response 10% 3% 2%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1980, 2009 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
24%
44%
22%
10%
64%
10%
23%
3%
37%
28% 33%
2%
Increased Decreased No Change No Response
1980 2009 2016
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VIEWS ON CRIMES
FEAR OF MISHAP / CRIME
Question: Do you think if a person has to go out on foot late at night in your
area and walk a few meters; is there any chance that he will meet some kind of
untoward incident?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data Percent of Respondents
1991 1992 1995 2002 2003 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015 2016
There is a lot of chance 26% 18% 26% 28% 45% 22% 47% 41% 41% 40% 25%
There is some chance 37% 49% 35% 46% 39% 48% 43% 48% 48% 46% 50%
No Chance 23% 27% 29% 26% 6% 29% 9% 10% 11% 11% 25%
No Response 14% 6% 10% - 10% 1% 1% 0% 0% 3% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2002, 2003, 2009,
2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
There is a lot of chance
25%
There is some chance
50%
No Chance 25%
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VIEWS ON CRIMES
FEAR OF MISHAP / CRIME
Question: If someone leaves his house alone and locked and goes away for a
few days in your area, what is the chance that an untoward event would occur?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
1991 1992 2002 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016
There is a lot of chance 30% 20% 27% 22% 47% 41% 41% 45% 36% 20%
There is some chance 37% 37% 40% 48% 43% 48% 48% 42% 43% 50%
No chance 17% 17% 29% 29% 9% 10% 11% 13% 15% 30%
DK/NR 16% 26% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1991, 1992, 2002, 2009,
2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
There is a lot of chance
20%
There is some chance
50%
No Chance 30%
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VIEWS ON CRIMES
SHOULD CRIMES BE PUNISHED QUICKLY?
Question: In 1991, the government has passed a law that the courts should not
delay their judgment on certain serious crimes and should decide them within a
month. Some people support this while others oppose and say that justice cannot
be dispensed in a hurry. Do you support or oppose the new law about speedy
judgment?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1991
Support 84%
Oppse 9%
No opinion 7%
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VIEWS ON CRIMES
VIEWS ON HOW TO DEAL WITH CRIMINALS?
Question: Some people say that all those people who are spreading evil in the
country should be killed whereas other say that they also have a right to live and
they should be allowed to live and should be reformed. What do you think?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
2007 2016
Should be killed 49% 39%
Should be reformed 41% 50%
Don’t know 10% 11%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2007, 2016
Should be killed 39%
Should be reformed
50%
Don't Know 11%
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VIEWS ON CRIMES
HOW PEOPLE RESPOND TO BAD ACTS?
Question: God forbid, if someone does something wrong to you (e-g. violence
or fraud) how will you respond to it?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
1986 2000 2003 2005 2009 2011 2012 2014 2016
Report to the police 43% 31% 41% 35% 48% 57% 51% 46% 57%
Take revenge on my own 20% 31% 31% 32% 22% 18% 25% 25% 24%
Remain Silent 31% 33% 27% 32% 29% 21% 24% 28% 18%
Others 4% 2% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 1%
DK/NR 2% 3% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1986, 2000, 2003, 2009, 2011,
2012, 2014 & 2016
Report to Police 57%
Take revenge on my own
24%
Remain silent 18%
Others 1%
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VIEWS ON CRIMES
HOW PEOPLE RESPOND TO BAD ACTS?
Question: If you find a person involved in some illegal activity which can be
harmful for the society and country, which of the following things will you do?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1986, 1998, 2000, 2014 & 2016
Comparative Data
1986 1998 2000 2014 2016
Inform Police 40% 38% 45% 45% 25%
Forbid him yourself 40% 30% 29% 30% 32%
Remain Silent 17% 31% 25% 25% 19%
Others 1% 1% 1% 0% 23%
No Response 2% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1986, 1998, 2000, 2014 & 2016
40% 40%
17%
1%
38%
30% 31%
1%
45%
29%
25%
1%
45%
30%
25%
<1%
25%
32%
19%
23%
1%
Inform Police Forbid him yourself Remain Silent Others No Response
1986 1998 2000 2014 2016
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VIEWS ON CRIMES
WHO SHOULD ELIMINATE EVILS FROM SOCIETY?
Question: In your opinion who is responsible for eliminating evils from society
i.e. who should come forward to play this role?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2011 2012 2016
Individually ourselves 24% 13% 28% 25%
Government 24% 35% 28% 32%
Religious leaders 14% 5% 8% 19%
The society collectively 37% 47% 36% 23%
No Response 1% 0% 0% 1%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2016
24% 24%
14%
37%
1%
13%
35%
5%
47%
<1%
28% 28%
8%
36%
<1%
25%
32%
19%
23%
1%
Individually ourselves Government Religious leaders The societycollectively
No Response
2009 2011 2012 2016
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VIEWS ON CRIMES
HOW TO ELIMINATE EVILS FROM SOCIETY?
Question: In your opinion what measures should be taken in order to eliminate
evil from society?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2011 2012 2016
By force 22% 23% 25% 20%
By lectures, sermons etc 30% 29% 26% 24%
Through media 25% 35% 32% 30%
Through elders 19% 14% 17% 22%
Others 2% 0% 0% 3%
No Response 2% 1% 1% 1%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2016
20%
24%
30%
22%
3% 1%
By force By lectures,sermons etc
Throughmedia
Through elders Others No Response
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PART 1:
VIEWS ON CRIMES,
VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM
Section 2: Views on Violence and Security
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Part 1: Views on Crimes, Violence and Terrorism Section 2: Views on Violence and Security
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PERCEPTIONS ON VIOLENCE
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE?
Question: Have you experienced any Violence in your area?
Those who say YES 5%
NO 76%
No Response 19%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Question: If you experienced violence, what was its reason?*
Comparative Data
2005 2016
Ignorance 29% 0%
Family Tensions 14% 14%
No control of Police 18% 15%
Religious Extremism 8% 0%
Poverty 7% 1%
Others - 13%
Don’t Know / No Response 31% 59%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2005 & 2016
* Only those who claim to have experienced any form of violence ** Multiple Response Question. Responses might not add to 100%
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PERCEPTIONS ON SECURITY
DO PEOPLE FEEL INSECURE?
Question: How insecure do you consider yourself with respect to following
aspects of your life?
Comparative Picture (Only those who feel very insecure)
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2005, 2009 & 2016
Comparative Data
Only those who feel
very insecure
2005
Only those who feel
very insecure
2009
Only those who feel
very insecure
2016
Regarding Personal Life 8% 24% 18%
Regarding Family 7% 19% 14%
Regarding Employment / Job 16% 20% 12%
Regarding Property 5% 12% 8%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2005, 2009 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
8% 7%
16%
5%
24%
19% 20%
12%
18%
14%
12%
8%
Regarding Personal Life Regarding Family Regarding Employment/ Job
Regarding Property
2005 2009 2016
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PERCEPTIONS ON SECURITY
DO PEOPLE FEEL SECURE/ SAFE?
Question: Considering the current situation, how safe do you consider yourself
to be?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2009 & 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2016
Very safe 6% 24%
Somewhat safe 32% 45%
Very less 29% 25%
Not safe 32% 5%
No Response 1% 1%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2009 & 2016
6%
32% 29%
32%
1%
24%
45%
25%
5%
1%
Very safe Somewhat safe Very less Not safe No Response
2009 2016
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PERCEPTIONS ON SECURITY
DOES POOR SECURITY AFFECT YOUR DAILY LIFE?
Question: Recently, due to rising threats to security how much have your
activities e.g. going to market or eating out etc decreased?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2016
Decreased a lot 36% 20%
Decreased somewhat 44% 55%
Not Decreased 19% 25%
No Response 1% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2009 & 2016
Decreased a lot
20%
Decreased somewhat
55%
Not decreased
25%
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THREATS FACED BY PEOPLE
Question: Please point out any five threats that you have faced?*
Comparative Data
2005 2016
Unemployment 10% 15%
Terrorism 10% 23%
Inflation 7% 11%
Illness 7% 0%
Accidents 6% 0%
Death 5% 0%
Fighting 5% 8%
None 8% 44%
Don’t Know / No Response 45% 22%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2005, 2016
* Multiple Response Question. Responses might not add to 100%
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PERCEPTIONS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Question: In your view is domestic violence a family’s personal problem or
should media and social organizations be involved it?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
2005 2016
It is family’s own problem 60% 65%
Social Organizations should play a role 30% 35%
No Response 10% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2005 & 2016
It is a family's own problem
65%
Social organizations should play a
role 35%
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HELP SEEKING IN CASE OF VIOLENCE
Question: If God forbid, you experience any kind of violence, which institution
will you resort to for help seeking?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
2005 2016
Police 62% 37%
Local Government representative 8% 16%
NGOs 3% 13%
Local justice system (Panchait) 9% 21%
Local leaders 7% 13%
Don’t know/ No Response 11% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2005 & 2016
Police 37%
Local Justice system
(Panchait) 21%
Local Leaders 13%
Local Government
representatives 16%
NGOs 13%
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PART 1:
VIEWS ON CRIMES,
VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM
Section 3: Views on Law and Order
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VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER SITUATION
Question: In your view has the law and order situation improved, deteriorated
or remained the same over the recent times?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2002, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 & 2016
Comparative Data
2002 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016
Improved 34% 24% 8% 8% 9% 10% 39%
Deteriorated 25% 53% 62% 68% 62% 61% 31%
No change 40% 21% 30% 24% 28% 28% 30%
No response 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% -
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2002, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 & 2016 Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
34%
25%
40%
1%
24%
53%
21%
2%
8%
62%
30%
8%
68%
24%
9%
62%
28%
1%
10%
61%
28%
1%
39%
31% 30%
Improved Deteriorated No change No response
2002 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2016
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VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER SITUATION
(YEAR 2016) These are views from Year 2016. They might not be relevant today but are
presented as Historical Data on Law and Order problems in the Country
PERFORMANCE OF THE GOVERNMENT? Question: In your view, how successful has the current Government been to
tackle problem of law and order in the country in the last one year?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
2000 2016
Very successful 10% 33%
A bit successful 46% 54%
Unsuccessful 43% 13%
No Response 1% -
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2000 & 2016
10%
46% 43%
1%
33%
54%
13%
Very successful A bit successful Unsuccessful No Response
2000 2016
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VIEWS ON ECONOMIC SITUATION
(YEAR 2016) These are views from Year 2016. They might not be relevant today but are
presented as Historical Data on Law and Order problems in the Country
PERFORMANCE OF THE GOVERNMENT? Question: Suppose that Asif Ali Zardari was the Head of State instead of
Nawaz Sharif, how would be the economic situation in the country?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Better 22%
Worse 56%
No difference 22%
Economic Situation
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VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER SITUATION
(YEAR 2016) These are views from Year 2016. They might not be relevant today but are
presented as Historical Data on Law and Order problems in the Country
PERFORMANCE OF THE GOVERNMENT?
Question: Suppose that Asif Ali Zardari was the Head of State instead of
Nawaz Sharif, how would be the law and order situation in the country?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Better 15%
Worse 60%
No difference 25%
Law and Order situation
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VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER SITUATION
VIEWS ON THE DRIVE AGAINST
UN-LICENSED ARMS (1991) These are views from Year1991. They might not be relevant today but are
presented as Historical Data on Law and Order problems in the Country
SHOULD UN-LICENCED ARMS BE DEPOSITED
TO THE GOVERNMENT?
Question: The government has announced that all unlicensed arms should be
deposited by July, 15, 1991. Those who fail to do so will be strictly punished.
Some people support this policy of the government, others oppose it. Are you in
favor of or oppose the policy of depositing unlicensed arms?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1991
Support 82%
Oppose 13%
No Opinion 5%
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VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER SITUATION
VIEWS ON THE DRIVE AGAINST
UN-LICENSED ARMS (1991) These are views from Year 1991. They might not be relevant today but are
presented as Historical Data on Law and Order problems in the Country
WILL PEOPLE RETURN UN-LICENSED ARMS?
Question: In your view, will most of the people return Unlicensed arms or not?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1991
Return 12%
Not Return 76%
No opinion 12%
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VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER SITUATION
VIEWS ON THE DRIVE AGAINST
UN-LICENSED ARMS (1991) These are views from Year1991. They might not be relevant today but are
presented as Historical Data on Law and Order problems in the Country
SHOULD PEOPLE WHO FAIL TO RETURN UN-LICENSED ARMS BE PUNISHED?
Question: Some people believe that strict action should be taken against those
who fail to return unlicensed arms. And according to the government policy
their properties should be immediately confiscated. Others say that this level of
strictness is not appropriate. Do you support or oppose immediate
confiscation of properties?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1991
Support 75%
Oppose 19%
No opinion 6%
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VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER SITUATION
VIEWS ON THE DRIVE AGAINST
UN-LICENSED ARMS (1991) These are views from Year1991. They might not be relevant today but are
presented as Historical Data on Law and Order problems in the Country
SHOULD PEOPLE WHO FAIL TO RETURN UN-LICENSED ARMS BE PUNISHED?
Question: Suppose that sufficient number of unlicensed arms are not deposited
by July 15, should the government extend this date by 2 or 3 weeks or start its
action immediately against those who possess unlicensed arms? Percent of Respondents
Immediate action 57%
Extension 35%
No opinion 8%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1991
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VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER SITUATION
VIEWS ON THE DRIVE AGAINST
UN-LICENSED ARMS (1991) These are views from Year 1992. They might not be relevant today but are
presented as Historical Data on Law and Order problems in the Country
SHOULD PEOPLE WHO FAIL TO RETURN UN-LICENSED ARMS BE PUNISHED?
Question: Some people believe that no success has been made in collection of
unlicensed arms, during the Army Action. While others think that Army should
not be very strict about collecting unlicensed arms. What is your opinion?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1992
Support Strictness
71%
Oppose Strictness
20%
No Opinion 9%
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VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER SITUATION
VIEWS ON THE DRIVE AGAINST
UN-LICENSED ARMS (1991) These are views from Year1991. They might not be relevant today but are
presented as Historical Data on Law and Order problems in the Country
WILL BAN AGAINST UN-LICENSED ARMS IMPROVE LAW AND ORDER SITUATION?
Question: Some people believe that Law and Order can be restored through the
collection of unlicensed arms. Others say that it will have no effect because the
real Thieves and Dacoits will not deposit their arms. In your view, will
collection of unlicensed arms have a favorable effect on the Law and Order
situation?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1991
Favorable effect 56%
Not favorable 35%
No Opinion 9%
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VIEWS ON LAW AND ORDER SITUATION
VIEWS ON THE DRIVE AGAINST
UN-LICENSED ARMS (1991) These are views from Year1991. They might not be relevant today but are
presented as Historical Data on Law and Order problems in the Country
BAN AGAINST UN-LICENSED ARMS: PERFORMANCE OF THE GOVERNMENT
Question: In 1991, a campaign was launched to collect unlicensed arms.
Apparently, not much success has been achieved. Some people attribute this
failure to the incompetence of Nawaz Sharif’s Government. Others disagree and
believe that this problem is intractable because of the attitude of our people;
what is your opinion?
Percent of Respondents
Incompetence of Nawaz Sharif government 22
People have wrong attitude 26
Police and other officers failed the campaign 22
Problem is not amenable to quick solution 17
No opinion 13
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1991
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PART 1:
VIEWS ON CRIMES,
VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM
Section 4: Views on Terrorism
Please note these are a few selected
questions on terrorism. More questions can
be found elsewhere.
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WILL TERRORISM INCREASE or DECREASE?
Question: In your view, will terrorism increase or decrease in the coming days
in the country?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2016
Increase 36% 53% 37% 60% 77% 46% 42% 73% 61% 49% 72% 47% 12%
Decrease 24% 18% 23% 18% 4% 22% 22% 16% 19% 25% 10% 32% 53%
No change 30% 21% 26% 22% 19% 32% 33% 10% 20% 25% 18% 20% 35%
No response 10% 8% 14% 0% 0% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,
2011, 2013, 2014 & 2016
Increase 12%
Decrease 53%
No Change 35%
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WILL TERRORISM INCREASE or DECREASE?
Question: What are the chances that Pakistan will be free of terrorism in the
future?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009, 2011 & 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2011 2016
A lot 14% 6% 29%
Somewhat 36% 44% 47%
Not at all 27% 37% 23%
No response 23% 13% 0%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009, 2011 & 2016
14%
36%
27%
23%
6%
44%
37%
13%
29%
47%
23%
0%
A lot Somewhat Not at all No response
2009 2011 2016
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WILL TERRORISM INCREASE or DECREASE?
Question: In your opinion will terrorism and violence decrease in Year 2017,
increase or remain the same as 2016?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
COMAPARATIVE DATA Question: In your opinion will terrorism and violence decrease in Coming
Year, increase or remain the same as previous year?
Percent of Respondents
1997/1998(Urban) 1998/1999(Urban) 2009/2010 2016/2017
Increase 27% 20% 39% 12%
Decrease 26% 31% 15% 61%
No Change 27% 33% 33% 24%
No Response 20% 16% 13% 3%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1997, 1999, 2010 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
12%
61%
24%
3%
Increase Decrease No Change No Response
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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TERRORISM? Question: Amongst the past leaders of Pakistan, who do you consider to be
most responsible for terrorism and extremism in the country?
Comparative Data
2009 2016
Pervaiz Musharraf 56% 27%
Zia ul Haq 20% 15%
Nawaz Sharif 7% 9%
Benazir Bhutto 5% 5%
Yahya Kan 3% 6%
Ayub Khan 3% 5%
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto 2% 11%
Asif Ali Zardari 0% 20%
No Response 4%% 2%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009 & 2016
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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TERRORISM? Question: In your opinion who is most responsible for the current terrorist
activities in Pakistan?
Comparative Data
2009 2016
Terrorists themselves 26% 23%
Pakistani Agencies 7% 16%
Indian Agencies 32% 44%
US Agencies 31% 15%
Taliban 1% 0%
Foreign Agencies 1% 0%
Others 1% 2%
DK/NR 1% 0%
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TERRORISM: RELATIONS WITH US?
Question: In your opinion will the relations between US and Pakistan regarding
terrorism improve or deteriorate in the coming times?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009, 2011 & 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2011 2016
Better 21% 15% 50%
Worse 35% 59% 50%
Don’t know/ No Response 44% 26% 0%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009, 2011 & 2016
21%
35%
44%
15%
59%
26%
50% 50%
Better Worse Don’t know/ No Response
2009 2011 2016
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TERRORISM: PERFORMANCE OF CURRENT GOVERNMENT?
Question: Some people say that terrorist activities have increased in the last one
year of the current Government. Others say they have decreased. What do you
think about it?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009 & 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2016
Decreases 65% 13%
Increases 14% 54%
No Difference 21% 33%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009 & 2016
Please note that this is public perception at one random month of 2009 & 2016. Perceptions might be very varied across the year.
65%
14% 21%
13%
54%
33%
Decreases Increases No Difference
2009 2016
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TERRORISM: PERFORMANCE OF CURRENT GOVERNMENT
Question: In your opinion, on the whole, how successful has the present
Government been in controlling terrorism in the country?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009, 2013, 2014 & 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2013 2014 2016
A lot 9% 7% 48% 26%
Somewhat 51% 34% 37% 62%
Not at all 40% 59% 15% 12%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009, 2013, 2014 & 2016
9%
51%
40%
7%
34%
59%
48%
37%
15%
26%
62%
12%
A lot Somewhat Not at all
2009 2013 2014 2016
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PERCEPTIONS ABOUT TERRORISM IN PAST YEARS?
Question: In your view has terrorism increased, decreased or remained the
same over the last few years in the country?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2002, 2010 & 2016
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
2000* 2002 2010 2016
Increased 40% 36% 66% 18%
Decreased 15% 30% 13% 50%
Same 31% 34% 20% 32%
No Response 14% 0% 1% 0%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2000, 2002, 2010 & 2016
* Urban Only Sample.
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
40%
15%
31%
14%
36%
30% 34%
66%
13%
20%
1%
18%
50%
32%
Increased Decreased Same No Response
2000 2002 2010 2016
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PART 1:
VIEWS ON CRIMES,
VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM
Section 5: Views on Certain Events
Of Terrorism/Crime (Selected)
Please note these are only a few selected polls on
some of the incidents of terrorism over last three
decades. For more details see other sources.
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM (2016)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Question: Some days back, a terrorist attack on Bacha Khan University in
Charsadda left more than 20 people dead including students, teachers and
security officer. Please tell, what do you feel regarding this tragedy?
Percent of Respondents
Extreme grief 84%
Little bit of grief 11%
No emotions 4%
No Response 1%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Question: Please tell, who do you think is most responsible for this incident?
Percent of Respondents
Taliban 44%
Indian agencies 31%
American agencies 15%
Pakistani angencies 6%
Others 1%
DK/NR 3%
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INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE (2016)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Question: Some people are of the opinion that overall there has been an
increase in domestic violence on women in Pakistan; others are of the opinion
that there has been a decrease while others are of the opinion that there has been
no difference. What is your opinion on this?
Percent of Respondents
Increase 34%
Decrease 35%
No difference 31%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Question: Some people are of the opinion that along with women, men too are
being a victim of domestic violence while others say that this is not the case.
What is your opinion on this?
Percent of Respondents
Yes 50%
No 49%
DK/NR 1%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
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INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE (2016)
Women’s Protection Bill
Question: Recently, Punjab Assembly passed the Women’s Protection Bill
for the protection of women against domestic violence, economic exploitation
and cyber-crimes according to which women who have been subject to violence
would not be forced out of their houses and the entire cost will be borne by the
men. Have you heard or read anything about this bill? Percent of Respondents
Yes 44%
No 55%
DK/NR 1%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Question: Please tell what is your opinion on this bill overall? (Those who said
YES)
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
20%
35%
26%
14%
5%
Very good Good Appropriate Bad Very bad
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INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE
(2016)
Women’s Protection Bill
Question: Some people are of the opinion that with this bill, there will be a
decrease in crimes like domestic violence on women whereas others are of the
opinion that there will be no difference on the crimes in fact it will lead to an
increase in them. What is your opinion on this?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Question: Please tell, to what extent is the passing of Women’s Protection Bill
important for the progress of Pakistan and in shaping a better future for it?
Percent of Respondents
Very important 31%
Somewhat important 29%
Somewhat unimportant 21%
Not important at all 18%
DK/NR 1%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
20%
48%
31%
1%
There will be anincrease
There will be adecrease
No difference assuch
DK/NR
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM
(2016)
Bomb Blast in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park LAHORE
Question: Recently, there was a bomb blast in Gulshan-e-Iqbal park Lahore
as a result of which a lot of precious lives were lost. Have you heard or read
anything about this?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Question: What emotions did you feel when you heard about this incident?
Percent of Respondents
Extreme grief 76%
Grief 15%
Ambivalent emotions 6%
No grief 2%
Don't Know / No Response 1%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Yes 83%
No 16%
No Response 1%
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM (2016)
Bomb Blast in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park LAHORE
Question: In your opinion, who is responsible for this attack?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Question: Some people are of the opinion that the attack in Gulashan-e-Iqbal
park is a counter-attack after an Indian service officer from secret Indian
agency “Raw” was arrested in Pakistan. Others however, are of the opinion that
this suicide attack has no connection to the arrest of Indian service officer
belonging to Raw. What is your opinion on this?
Percent of Respondents
Counter attack after arrest of Indian service officer 71%
Has no connection to arrest of Indian officer 27%
Don't Know / No Response 2%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Terrorists 46%
Indian agencies
40%
Pakistani agencies
6%
American agencies
7% Others
1%
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM (2009)
POLICE TRAINING INSTITUTE LAHORE
Question: In 2009, there was an attack on a Police Training Institute in Lahore
by terrorists. Media has showed that Bait-ullah-Mahsood has taken
responsibility for this incident. In your opinion is Baitullah Mahsood really
responsible for this attack, or is it a false claim or is it that the claim is falsely
attributed to him? Which of these three statements is correct in your opinion?
Percent of Respondents
Bait-ullah-Mahsood is responsible 42%
His claim is false 24%
Claim has been falsely attributed to him 27%
No Response 7%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM
(2009)
PESHAWAR/ BANNU
Question: Recently there were suicide attacks in Peshawar and Bannu which
caused a lot of damage to life and property. In your opinion, is it a reaction to
the clean-up action taken against extremists or other foreign agencies are
involved in this incident?
Percent of Respondents
It is a reaction to the action against extremists 44%
Foreign agencies are involved in it 42%
Don’t Know 12%
No Response 2%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM
(2009)
GHQ RAWALPINDI
Question: Recently Army’s General Head Quarter was attacked in Rawalpindi.
In your opinion, who can be involved in this attack?
Percent of Respondents
India 19%
Taliban 25%
USA 16%
Foreign Agencies 27%
Local Agencies 2%
Political Parties 1%
Don’t Know/ No Response 10%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM
(2009)
PESHAWAR
Question: In 2009, there was another suicide attack in Peshawar which killed a
large number of people. In your opinion who is most responsible for this
incident? Percent of Respondents
Terrorists themselves 34%
Pakistani Agencies 5%
Indian Agencies 30%
US Agencies 26%
Taliban 2%
Others 1%
DK/NR 2%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM
(1998)
MURDER OF HAKEEM SAEED
Question: Recently Hakeem Saeed was killed in a terrorist activity. IN your
opinion, who murdered him? (urban only)
Percent of Respondents
Indian Agencies 14%
Some Pakistani Political Party 45%
Religious Party 3%
Agencies 9%
Don’t Know 29%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1998
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM
(1998)
MURDER OF MAULANA ABDULLAH
Question: Recently Maulana Abdullah was killed in a terrorist activity. In your
opinion, who murdered him? (urban only)
Percent of Respondents
Indian Agencies 13%
Some Pakistani Political Party 23%
Religious Party 23%
Agencies 10%
Don’t Know 31%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1998
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM
(1999)
ISLAMABAD ATTACKS
Question: Recently there were Rocket blasts in Islamabad. Who do you think
was responsible for it? URBAN ONLY
Percent of Respondents
Afghan Taliban 6%
US 24%
India 19%
Muslim League 13%
Government Agencies 11%
Others 1%
DK/ NR 26%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1999
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM
(1991)
MURDERS
Question: Recently, there were serious cases of murders in Lahore and
Sheikhupura. Who, in your view, was responsible for committing these
murders?
Percent of Respondents
Foreign Agents 40%
Government's political opponents 23%
Personal vendetta 6%
No opinion 31%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1991
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM
(1987)
BOMB BLASTS
Question: There are frequent bomb blasts in different cities of the country these
days. In your view, who is responsible for these bomb blasts?*
Percent of Respondents
India 15%
Russia 34%
Afghan Government 14%
Afghan refugees 12%
Political opponents of Pakistan Government 8%
Pakistan Government itself 4%
Others 4%
No Response 25%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1987
* Multiple Response Question. Responses might not add to 100%
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INCIDENTS OF TERRORISM
(1987)
BOMB BLASTS
Question: Several proposals/views have been offered to control bomb blasts.
Please tell us which of the following do you agree or disagree with? Percent of Respondents
Afghan policy should be changed
Agree 41%
Disagree 22%
No opinion 37%
Afghan refugees should be removed from the cities
Agree 59%
Disagree 16%
No opinion 25%
Police should be made better (more efficient)
Agree 75%
Disagree 4%
No opinion 21%
Citizens should protect themselves
(take care of their own security)
Agree 63%
Disagree 15%
No opinion 22%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1987
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SERIAL KILLER OF CHILDREN
(1999)
ARE PEOPLE AWARE?
Question: Have you heard or read about a serial killer who recently killed 100
children? (Urban only)
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1999
Yes, 97%
No , 2%
No Response, 1%
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SERIAL KILLER OF CHILDREN
(1999)
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
Question: In your opinion who is responsible for these incidents? (Urban only)
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1999
Poor performance of Police 51%
Carelessness of neighbors
25%
Murderer himself 21%
No Response 3%
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SERIAL KILLER OF CHILDREN
(1999)
PERFORMANCE OF POLICE?
Question: (Those who have heard/read of the incident) what is your opinion
about the performance of Police in this case? (Urban only)
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1999
Note: Only 27% considered performance of Police to be good or satisfactory in this case
4%
7%
16%
28%
36%
9%
Very Good Good Satisfactory Bad Very Bad No Response
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SERIAL KILLER OF CHILDREN
(1999)
PERFORMANCE OF POLICE: WILL POLICE CATCH THE REAL CULPRIT?
Question: In your opinion will the Police be successful in getting hold of the
true murderer? (Urban only)
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1999
Yes, 19%
No , 58%
No Response, 23%
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SERIAL KILLER OF CHILDREN
(1999)
PUNISHMENT FOR THE MURDERER?
Question: Recently the serial killer who killed 100 children was arrested. Some
people say that he should be immediately sentenced to death. Others say that a
trial should be run. What is your opinion? (urban only)
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2000
Trial, 28%
Immediately hanged, 69%
DK/NR, 3%
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PART 2:
VIEWS ON SOCIAL EVILS 1- CORRUPTION
2- ADDICTION
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VIEWS ON SOCIAL EVILS
Section 1: CORRUPTION
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VIEWS ON CORRUPTION
GENERAL IDEAS
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VIEWS ON CORRUPTION
GENERAL IDEAS: IS THIS A FAIR WORLD?
Question: We will enlist a few statements. Please tell if you agree or disagree to
the following?
Comparative Data
Only Those who agree 1996 2003 2009 2011 2016
Whatever happens in the World is based on
Justice 23% 21% 20% 18% 23%
Mostly Criminals are not proven guilty in
Pakistani Courts 82% 74% 64% 75% 55%
Many people do good works which remain un
recognized and un rewarded 73% 77% 58% 69% 46%
Usually people get what they deserve 32% 33% 25% 28% 28%
Permit/License can only be obtained through
personal contacts/relations 80% 71% 67% 71% 50%
Only Capable people get admission into
Educational Institutions 28% 44% 37% 32% 37%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1996, 2003, 2009, 2011 & 2016
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VIEWS ON CORRUPTION
Rate of Corruption:
MAJORITY SAYS CORRUPTION IS VERY HIGH IN THE COUNTRY
Question: An Institution named Transparency International has published its
report in which Pakistan is on 42nd
rank in a list of 180 countries according to
level of corruption. In your view how much is the level of corruption in
Pakistan?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009
Majority of the people think that corruption is very high in Pakistan.
56%
26%
14%
3% 1%
A lot Somewhat A little No at all DK/NR
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Rate of Corruption:
ANY CHANGE IN RECENT YEARS
Question: In your view, how much has the rate of corruption changed in last 3
years?
Comparative Data
2002 2005 2008 2010 2012 2016
Increased a lot 28% 43% 84% 56% 4% 14%
Increased slightly 20% 22% 48% 17% 4% 24%
No change 32% 14% 14% 15% 18% 31%
Decreased slightly 12% 9% 7% 4% 17% 22%
Decreased to a large extent 5% 2% 2% 2% 55% 7%
Don’t Know 3% 10% 5% 6% 2% 2%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
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VIEWS ON CORRUPTION
IMPACT ON LIFE
Question: In your view, how much impact corruption and bribery has on
different aspects of our life?
Percent of Respondents
No Impact Some
Impact
Moderate
Impact
A lot of
Impact DK/NR
Daily life 19% 23% 24% 30% 4%
Business life 10% 27% 24% 29% 10%
Political system 14% 23% 21% 32% 10%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
Only those who say NO IMPACT shown here
Percent of Respondents
2002 2005 2009 2010 2011 2012 2016
Daily life 16% 16% 20% 7% 22% 11% 19%
Business life 9% 7% 4% 2% 15% 6% 10%
Political system 9% 5% 3% 4% 14% 8% 14%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2002, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
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VIEWS ON CORRUPTION
HOW THINGS WORK IN THE WORLD?
Question: If you have to do your legitimate work, which of the following
options would you choose?
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
2000 2009 2016
Would go and directly meet the relevant Officer 47% 45% 32%
Would bribe to have your work done 17% 29% 29%
Would try to search for someone who can help you with your work 36% 26% 39%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2000, 2009 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology As people say that their life is affected by corruption, unfortunately, more people say they would bribe to have their legitimate work done!
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VIEWS ON CORRUPTION
IS IT POSSIBLE TO MEND THINGS?
Question: It is generally believed that many evils in our society e.g. bribery
have increased so much that they cannot be controlled. In your opinion can
they be eliminated or not?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2000, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2016
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
2000 2009 2010 2011 2016
Can be eliminated 48% 35% 5% 6% 24%
Can be eliminated but it is very difficult 31% 42% 73% 65% 29%
Can’t be eliminated 20% 23% 14% 20% 36%
No Response 1% 0% 8% 9% 11%
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48%
31%
20%
1%
35%
42%
23%
5%
73%
14% 8% 6%
65%
20%
9%
24% 29%
36%
11%
Can be eliminated Can be eliminated but it isvery difficult
Can’t be eliminated No Response
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Rate of Corruption:
IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT?
Question: In your opinion will the trend of taking bribery increase, decrease or
remain the same in the coming year?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009 & 2016
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
2009 2016
Decreases 10% 24%
Increases 62% 26%
No Difference 17% 39%
No Response 11% 12%
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10%
62%
17% 11%
24% 26%
39%
12%
Decreases Increases No Difference No Response
2009 2016
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Rate of Corruption:
ANY CHANGE EXPECTED?
IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT?
Question: How do you expect the rate of corruption in the country in next 3
years?
Percent of Respondents
2002 2005 2016
Increase a lot 27% 35% 17%
Increase slightly 22% 26% 25%
No change 32% 14% 27%
Decrease slightly 12% 6% 19%
Decrease a lot 4% 3% 6%
Don’t Know 3% 16% 6%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2002, 2005 & 2016
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SOCIAL EVILS
VIEWS ON CORRUPTION
SPECIFIC IDEAS: CORRUPTION IN DEPARTMENTS,
POLITICAL PARTIES, PROVINCES
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Rate of Corruption:
CORRUPTION IN DEPARTMENTS
Question: In your view what is the rate of corruption in the following
departments Rate from 1 to 5 where 1 means no corruption and 5 means a lot of
corruption?
Percent of Respondents
A lot (Point 5)
only
2005
A lot (Point 5)
only
2009
A lot (Point 5)
only
2016
Customs 54% 54% 39%
Education 28% 27% 25%
Law / Judiciary 48% 37% 38%
Hospital / Dispensary 39% 31% 27%
Police 73% 65% 52%
Political parties 52% 48% 36%
Legislative / Parliament 42% 42% 35%
Religious Organizations (Mosques/
Madrassas etc 16% 30% 11%
Registration / Permit Department 43% 48% 32%
Utility / Telephone, Electricity water
department 46% 51% 37%
Tax collection Department 44% 47% 37%
Private sector / Business 32% 35% 26%
Media 26% 30% 22%
Army 24% 30% 14%
NGOs 21% 24% 22%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2005, 2009 & 2016
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Methodology
Police, Customs and Utility e.g. Telephone, Water Electricity Department appear at the top
for being most corrupt in view of the Public
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Rate of Corruption:
CORRUPTION IN DEPARTMENTS
Question: In your view, which departments receive the most bribery?
Multiple Responses (might not add to 100%)
1979 2016
Police 45% 77%
Mahakma Mal 26% 5%
Wapda 15% 57%
Courts 6% 19%
Income Tax 4% 26%
Custom 4% 27%
Municipal Institute 3% 5%
PWD 4% 16%
T&T 1% 6%
Anti-Corruption 1% 0%
Others 14% 0%
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VIEWS ON CORRUPTION
Rate of Corruption:
CORRUPTION IN DEPARTMENTS
Question: To what extent, has Department of Anti-corruption succeeded in
stopping bribery?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1979 & 2016
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
1979 2016
Succeeded to some extent 7% 25%
Not succeeded 46% 40%
They are involved in bribery 26% 35%
Don't know 21% 0%
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7%
46%
26% 21%
25%
40% 35%
Succeeded to someextent
Not succeeded They are involved inbribery
Don't know
1979 2016
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Rate of Corruption: CORRUPTION IN PROVINCES
Question: In your opinion which province of Pakistan has the greatest
corruption?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009, 2011 & 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2011 2016
Punjab 29% 24% 29%
Sindh 35% 11% 38%
NWFP 8% 40% 11%
Balochistan 10% 18% 10%
Don’t know 18% 7% 12%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009, 2011 & 2016
29%
35%
8% 10%
18%
24%
11%
40%
18%
7%
29%
38%
11% 10% 12%
Punjab Sindh NWFP Balochistan Don’t know
2009 2011 2016
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Rate of Corruption: CORRUPTION IN POLITICAL PARTIES
Question: In your view which political party of Pakistan has the greatest
corruption?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009, 2011 & 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2011 2016
PPP 49% 46% 36%
PML-N 7% 8% 26%
PML-Q 11% 12% 8%
JUI 1% 3% 6%
ANP 6% 2% 3%
MQM 11% 8% 11%
MMA 2% 1% 1%
PTI 1% 1% 6%
Don’t know/ No Response 12% 19% 3%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009, 2011 & 2016
People consider PPP to be the most corrupt party followed by PML Q and MQM
Please note that this is a simple question and cannot fully depict views about a Political Party
49%
7%
11%
1%
6%
11%
2% 1%
12%
46%
8%
12%
3% 2%
8%
1% 1%
19%
36%
26%
8% 6% 3%
11%
1%
6% 3%
PPP PML-N PML-Q JUI ANP MQM MMA PTI DK/NR
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VIEWS ON CORRUPTION
SPECIFIC IDEAS:
CORRUPTION/ BRIBERY
AND PEOPLE’S LIFE
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VIEWS ON BRIBERY
ANY EXPERIENCE OF BRIBERY?
Question: Have you or anyone of your household given any bribery in the last
one year for any work?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2005, 2008 & 2016
Question: (If yes), what amount was given as a bribery in last one year?
Comparative Data
2005 2016
Below 500 Rs 29% 34%
500 – 2000 Rs 31% 25%
2001 – 3000 Rs 7% 9%
3001 – 6000 Rs 12% 10%
> 6000 Rs 15% 22%
No Response 5% 0%
Refused 1% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2005 & 2016
17%
73%
10% 12%
80%
8%
25%
75%
Yes No DK/NR
2005 2008 2016
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VIEWS ON BRIBERY
ANY EXPERIENCE OF BRIBERY?
Question: Has any Officer demanded bribery from you or any member of
your household for your legitimate work over last one year?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2002
Comparative Data (agree to each statement)
Percent of Respondents
2002 2008 2016
Yes 30% 16% 30%
No 66% 84% 70%
No Response 4% 0% 0%
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30%
66%
4%
16%
84%
30%
70%
Yes No No Response2002 2008 2016
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EXPERIENCE OF BRIBERY: WHY BRIBERY?
Question: Kindly tell me that which of the following statements would you
agree to as the reason for bribery? (Only those who agree to each statement are
shown)
Comparative Data
2005 2016
I was openly asked to pay Bribe 22% 22%
In order to avoid some problem had to pay Bribe to
concerned Authorities 18% 21%
In order to seek the facility which I deserve or is
my right 23% 22%
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EXPERIENCE OF BRIBERY: WHY DO PEOPLE BRIBE?
Question: Why do people usually give bribes? Which of the following is the
main reason for bribery in your opinion?
Comparative Data
2000 2009 2016
Work cannot be done without it 48% 38% 50%
People want their illegal work to be done 10% 27% 23%
People want to get their work done quickly 22% 19% 21%
People have become habitual 18% 15% 6%
No Response 2% 1% 0%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2000, 2009 & 2016
Note: Caution should be taken while interpreting comparative data. Please read the note on Comparative Data in
Methodology
People think that bribery is given because work is not possible without it and one can do illegal work by bribing someone.
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EXPERIENCE OF BRIBERY: WHY DO OFFICIALS DEMAND BRIBERY?
Question: Why do Government officials take bribery?*
Percent of Respondents
1979 2016
Their pays are meager 39% 16%
To live a luxurious life 31% 20%
Greed 24% 20%
Has become a nature 18% 13%
One who receives bribery is seldom caught 12% 7%
Bribery is readily available 6% 20%
Helpless on account of system of bribery 5% 4%
Others 9% 0%
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* Multiple Response Question. Responses might not add to 100%.
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VIEWS ON DISHONESTY
Question: In the last 5 years has the dishonest behavior of shopkeepers
increased or decreased?
Decreased
57%
Increased
43%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
1999 (Urban only) 2016
Decreases 67% 57%
Increases 33% 43%
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VIEWS ON SOCIAL EVILS
Section 2: ADDICTION
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SOCIAL EVILS
VIEWS ON ADDICTION
ALCHOL USE
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
ALCOHOL USE
Question: Some people say that alcohol use should be strictly forbidden and
punished. Others say that it should be left on individual discretion. What is your
opinion?
Left on personal
discretion
32%
Forbidden and
punishment
63%
Don't Know
5%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
2009 2016
Forbidden and punished 83% 63%
Personal matter 10% 32%
No Response 7 5%
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ALCOHOL USE
Question: In 2009, in Lahore, a pedestrian student was run over by a car and
died. According to media, the driver and his companions were drunk. If he is
proven guilty, how should the driver be punished?
Percent of Respondents
Few months’ imprisonment 14%
Few years’ imprisonment 21%
Life imprisonment 27%
Death sentence 35%
Others/ No Response 3%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2009
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SOCIAL EVILS
VIEWS ON ADDICTION
NARCOTIC USE
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NARCOTICS: PERCEPTIONS ABOUT ITS BURDEN IN THE COUNTRY
Question: In light of the News coming from around the country, in your
opinion, is the use of Narcotics increasing or decreasing in the country?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
1989 2000 2009 2011 2013 2016
Increasing 46% 59% 61% 61% 62% 49%
Decreasing 16% 16% 14% 8% 14% 26%
No Change 13% 16% 15% 17% 20% 14%
Don’t Know 25% 9% 10% 14% 4% 11%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1989, 2000, 2009, 2011, 2013 & 2016
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Increasing 49%
Decreasing 26%
No change 14%
Don't Know 11%
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NARCOTICS: PERCEPTIONS OF ITS ADVERSE EFFECTS
Question: In your opinion, what is the biggest disadvantage of continuous use
of Narcotics?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
1998 2000 2009 2010 2011 2013 2016
Damage to Health 41% 39% 29% 42% 37% 36% 46%
Destruction of family 36% 35% 31% 40% 40% 38% 27%
Induction of Criminal tendency 9% 15% 24% 10% 6% 9% 8%
Economic Loss 13% 6% 12% 4% 14% 16% 12%
No Harm 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Don’t Know 0% 5% 3% 3% 2% 0% 5%
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Methodology
27%
46%
8% 12%
2% 5%
Destruction offamily life
Damage tohealth
Inducescriminal
tendency
Economic loss No Harm Don't Know
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NARCOTICS: PERCEPTIONS OF ITS ADVERSE EFFECTS
Question: Different people have different views about the adverse effects of
Narcotics for our society. I will enlist a few of such opinions. Please tell me
how important or unimportant do you consider the following effects of Narcotic
use? Percent of Respondents
Ver
y i
mp
ort
an
t
Imp
ort
an
t to
som
e ex
ten
d
Neu
tral
Un
imp
ort
an
t to
som
e ex
ten
d
No
t im
po
rta
nt
Use of Narcotics leads to serious health
problems 50% 24% 18% 6% 2%
Use of Narcotics increases crimes 49% 28% 18% 3% 2%
Use of Narcotics causes financial loss and
deviates people from productive work 42% 24% 24% 8% 2%
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data (Only those who says Important)
1987 2016
Use of Narcotics leads to serious health problems 93% 74%
Use of Narcotics increases crimes 91% 77%
Use of Narcotics causes financial loss and deviates
people from productive work 46% 66%
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NARCOTICS: PERCEPTIONS OF ITS ADVERSE EFFECTS
Question: Some people say that Narcotic Smuggling is creating law and order
problems in our country. Do you agree or disagree to this statement?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
1987 2016
Agree 71% 72%
Don't agree 17% 14%
No opinion 7% 14%
No response 5% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1987 & 2016
Agree 72%
Don't agree 14%
No opinion 14%
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NARCOTICS: PERCEPTIONS OF ITS ADVERSE EFFECTS
Question: In your opinion does smuggling of narcotics give rise to other crimes
or not?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
1987 2016
Yes 77% 80%
No 7% 20%
No response 16% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1987 & 2016
Yes 80%
No 20%
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NARCOTICS: REASON FOR ABSTINENCE?
Question: Suppose, if you ever have a chance to use Narcotics and you prefer
not to use them, then what would be the main reason for not using Narcotics?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1989, 2000, 2009, 2011, 2013 & 2016
Comparative Data
1998 2000 2009 2011 2013 2016
Injurious to health 47% 41% 62% 59% 60% 60%
Fear of bad reputation 11% 11% 17% 6% 14% 19%
Forbidden by religion 40% 46% 20% 33% 24% 21%
Others 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 0%
DK/NR 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1989, 2000, 2009, 2011, 2013 & 2016
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Methodology Realization of health adverse effects of Narcotics has considerably increased over the years and appears as the top reason which would bar people from using them.
47%
11%
40% 41%
11%
46%
62%
17% 20%
59%
6%
33%
60%
14%
24%
60%
19% 21%
Injurious to health Fear of bad reputation Forbidden by religion
1998 2000 2009 2011 2013 2016
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NARCOTICS: ACQUAINTANCE WITH ADDICTS?
Question: Do you know of any individuals among your contacts who have ever
been involved in using Narcotics?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
1989 2000 2009 2016
None 66% 62% 66% 72%
Few (1-2) 11% 21% 20% 14%
Some (3-4) 5% 7% 10% 9%
Many (more than 4) 15% 8% 4% 5%
No Response 3% 2% 0% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 1989, 2000, 2009 & 2016
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Methodology
None 72% Few (1-2)
14%
Some (3-4) 9%
Many (more than 4)
5%
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NARCOTICS: AGE OF ADDICTS?
Question: In your opinion, is narcotic use more in young age groups, or older
people or does it have no relation with age?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2000 & 2016
Comparative Data
2000 2016
Youth 50% 34%
Elderly 12% 24%
No relation with age 38% 42%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2000 & 2016
50%
12%
38% 34%
24%
42%
Youth Elderly No relation with age
2000 2016
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VIEWS on Addiction
NARCOTICS: HOW TO TREAT ADDICTS?
Question: In your opinion, what attitude should be adopted towards Addicts?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
2000 2009 2010 2011 2013 2016
Left on their own 8% 14% 9% 10% 14% 25%
Treated 69% 68% 70% 71% 61% 55%
Punished 19% 15% 16% 15% 23% 15%
Don’t Know 4% 3% 5% 4% 2% 5%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2000, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 & 2016
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Methodology
Should be treated
55%
Should be punished
15%
Left on their own 25%
Don't Know 5%
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NARCOTICS: HOW TO TREAT ADDICTS?
Question: In your opinion, what is the best measure to reform addicts?
Comparative Data
2000 2009 2011 2013 2016
Involvement of Elders of family 30% 31% 43% 33 24%
Involvement of Religious scholars 21% 31% 23% 32 27%
Involvement of prominent people of the
Neighborhood 21% 21% 32% 32 37%
Anti-Narcotics campaign on Media 22% 17% 0% 0% 12%
Others/ No Response 6% 0% 2% 3% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2000, 2009, 2011, 2013 & 2016
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Methodology
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
NARCOTICS: HOW TO TACKLE THE PROBLEM?
EFFORTS OF GOVERNMENT
Question: Several measures have been suggested to minimize use of narcotics
in Pakistan. I am reading out list of these measures. Please tell me if you agree
or disagree to these measures?
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
1987 2016
Agree Disagree NR Agree Disagree NR
People should be informed
about the adverse effects of
Narcotic usage
95% 1% 4% 78% 17% 5%
Opium cultivation should
be eliminated 92% 3% 5% 76% 17% 7%
Special programs should be
initiated to grow alternate
crops (other than opium)
92% 1% 7% 76% 12% 12%
Strict restrictions should be
imposed on smuggling of
narcotics
96% 1% 3% 76% 13% 11%
Regulation and strict
punishment for producers
of opium
95% 1% 4% 80% 12% 8%
Addicts should be punished
seriously 93% 3% 4% 78% 16% 6%
Strict action against those
involved in Narcotic trade
and smuggling
96% 1% 3% 79% 13% 8%
All laws concerning
Narcotics should be made
more strict
95% 0% 5% 79% 15% 6%
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
NARCOTICS: HOWTO STOP DRUG TRAFFICKING?
EFFORTS OF GOVERNMENT
Question: Government is employing different measures to stop illegal
trafficking of narcotics. Do you consider these efforts to be successful or un-
successful, overall?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
1987 2016
Very successful 11% 18%
Somewhat successful 36% 26%
No difference 14% 24%
Not much successful 0% 15%
Totally failed 26% 13%
Don’t know/ No Response 13% 4%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1987 & 2016
18%
26% 24%
15% 13%
4%
VerySuccessful
Somewhatsuccessful
No difference Not muchsuccessful
Totally failed DK/NR
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
NARCOTICS: EFFORTS OF GOVERNMENT
ARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCCESSFUL?
Question: In your view, as to what extent Government's educational/
reformative programs against narcotics are successful?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
1987 2016
Very successful 12% 15%
Somewhat successful 37% 24%
No difference 17% 24%
Not much successful 0% 17%
Totally failed 15% 13%
Don’t know/ No Response 19% 7%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1987 & 2016
15%
24% 24%
17%
13%
7%
VerySuccessful
Somewhatsuccessful
No Effect Not muchsuccessful
Totally failed DK/NR
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
NARCOTICS: EFFORTS OF GOVERNMENT
SHOULD GOVERNMENT INCREASE its EFFORTS?
Question: In your opinion should the efforts of Government against narcotics
increase or decrease?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
1987 2016
Increased 86% 59%
Doing as needed 5% 31%
Decreased 4% 10%
Don’t know/ No Response 5% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1987 & 2016
Increase 59%
Decrease 10%
Doing as needed
31%
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
NARCOTICS: HOW TO STOP DRUG TRAFFICKING?
EFFORTS OF GOVERNMENT: STRICT LAWS?
Question: Some people say that Government should make more strict laws
against trafficking of narcotics so that the violators can be imprisoned for long
time. Others say that implementation of these new laws would be difficult and
won’t solve the problem. How much do you favor or disapprove the enactment
of rigid laws against Narcotics?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
1987 2016
Fully support 83% 51%
Somewhat support 6% 27%
Perhaps support 2% 12%
Will not accept 0% 6%
Now could not be said 2% 3%
Don’t know/ No Response 7% 1%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1987 & 2016
Fully support 51%
Somewhat support
27%
Perhaps support
12%
Will not accept 6%
Now could not be said
3% DK/NR
1%
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
NARCOTICS: HOW TO STOP DRUG TRAFFICKING?
SHOULD WE CO OPERATE WITH NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES?
Question: The problem of narcotics is not restricted to our country. Some
people say that we can solve this problem by mutual co- operation with our
neighboring countries. If we assist our neighboring countries with following
measures, would you agree or disagree to each of the following measures?
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
1987 2016
Agree Disagree NR Agree Disagree NR
Exchange of Information between Police about people
involved in Drug trafficking in
different countries
80% 5% 15% 78% 15% 7%
Similar laws to be enacted
against narcotic use in
neighboring countries
70% 12% 18% 73% 17% 10%
Criminals caught smuggling be
handed over to the respective
Governments
66% 19% 15% 75% 13% 12%
Strict Customs regulations and
better vigilance against cross
border trafficking
87% 2% 11% 78% 18% 4%
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
NARCOTICS: HOW TO STOP DRUG TRAFFICKING?
SHOULD WE CO OPERATE WITH WESTERN COUNTRIES?
Question: Different groups in different countries are involved in Narcotic
trafficking. In your opinion should our Government cooperate with
Governments of Western countries, e.g. US, Britain, Germany etc to control
narcotic smuggling or should our efforts be restricted to our country only?
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
1987 2016
Our Government should extend full co-operation
to the governments of other countries 47% 46%
Should remain prepared to extend co-operation
to governments of other countries 4% 21%
There is no harm in co operation 2% 8%
Government should pay more attention
towards movement of narcotics within the
country
31% 21%
There should be no co-operation with other
countries. 2% 1%
No Response/ Don’t Know 14% 3%
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SOCIAL EVILS
VIEWS ON ADDICTION
USE OF MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS
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VIEWS on Addiction
PERCEPTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENT DRUGS
Question: I will enlist a few things that are harmful for health. In your view,
which of these do you consider as the most harmful?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1998 & 2016
* Multiple Response Question. Responses might not add to 100%
76%
17%
2% 2% 2% 1%
71% 70%
9%
18% 15%
8%
HEROINE ALCOHOL TOBACCO CANABIS MARIJUANA OPIUM
1998 2016
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
PERCEPTIONS ABOUT OPIUM USE
Question: Are you familiar with the use of opium as medicine?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2016
Comparative Data
1987 2016
Yes 24% 34%
No 61% 66%
No Response 15% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1987 & 2016
Yes 34%
No 66%
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
PERCEPTIONS ABOUT OPIUM USE
Question: Some people use opium as a medicine and sometimes give to
children. Has it ever or has it not been used as a medicine in your household?
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2000 & 2016
Comparative Data
2000 2016
Never used 74% 74%
Was used 10% 20%
Is used 4% 6%
Don’t Know 12% 0%
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2000 & 2016
74%
10% 4%
12%
74%
20%
6%
Never used Was used Is used Don’t Know
2000 2016
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VIEWS on Addiction
PERCEPTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENT DRUGS
Question: I will name a few things. Kindly tell for each of the following if it is
completely prohibited from religious point of view or it is not prohibited but
considered bad or if it is considered right?
Comparative Picture (Only those who say Prohibited)
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2008 & 2016
Comparative Data Percent of Respondents
2008 2016
Prohibited Bad Good/
Right
No
Response Prohibited Bad
Good/
Right
No
Response
Alcohol 97% 2% - 1% 80% 13% 2% 5%
Cigarette 29% 64% 6% 1% 28% 58% 14% -
Charas 81% 17% 1% 1% 63% 31% 6% -
Opium 81% 17% 1% 1% 68% 28% 3% 1%
Tea 5% 18% 76% 1% 12% 20% 68% -
Bhang 72% 24% 2% 2% 59% 35% 6% -
Ganja 70% 27% 2% 1% 62% 31% 6% 1%
Naswar/ Oral
Tobacco 39% 52% 8% 1% 37% 53% 10% -
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 2008 & 2016
97%
29%
81% 81%
5%
72% 70%
39%
80%
28%
63% 68%
12%
59% 62%
37%
Alcohol Cigarette Charas Opium Tea Bhang Ganja Naswar/Oral
Tobacco2008 2016
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
PERCEPTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENT DRUGS
IS ADDICTION A PROBLEM?
Question: Some people are of the view that use of drugs (e.g., opium, heroine,
Charas, Bhang, etc.) is exceedingly alarming for our society. While others
maintain that it is not a problem and it is just a matter of way of living and
eating habits of the people. What is your opinion?
Gallup & Gilani / National Survey 2016
Comparative Data
Source: Gallup & Gilani / National Survey, 1987 & 2016
It is a social Problem
80%
Not a social problem
15%
DK/NR 5%
1987 2016
It is a social problem 92% 80%
It is not a social problem 2% 15%
Don’t know/ No Response 6% 5%
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
PERCEPTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENT DRUGS
HAVE PEOPLE HEARD NAMES OF DRUGS?
Question: Now I will name some of the drugs. Please tell me about each
whether you have heard its name or not.
Comparative Data
Percent of Respondents
1987 2016
Heard the
name
Read the
name
No
Response
Heard the
name
Read the
name
No
Response
Opium 95% 4% 1% 87% 12% 1%
Heroine 89% 9% 2% 82% 18% -
Charas 96% 3% 1% 84% 16% -
Bhang 96% 3% 1% 85% 15% -
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VIEWS ON ADDICTION
PERCEPTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENT DRUGS
IS ADDICTION ON THE RISE?
Question: In your view, whether number of addicts of opium, heroine,
Charas*, Bhang
** and other drugs has increased or decreased in our country
during last one year. (Please tell about each drug separately)
Percent of Respondents
Increased No change Decreased No Opinion
No
Response
Opium 53% 17% 17% 12% 1%
Heroine 56% 18% 17% 9% -
Charas 53% 15% 23% 9% -
Bhang 48% 22% 20% 10% -
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Comparative Data (Those who said INCREASED )
1987 2016
Opium 38% 53%
Heroine 64% 56%
Charas 45% 53%
Bhang 28% 48%
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METHODOLOGY
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METHODOLOGY
The results presented here are from multiple nationwide house hold surveys
carried out by Gallup and Gilani over the last three eight decades (1980-2018)
• SAMPLE PROFILE:
The respondents in these surveys range from 1000-2500 men and women of
age 18 years and above spread across the rural and urban areas of the four
provinces of the country. They represent different age groups, education status
and socio economic profile
Those which are urban only samples have been mentioned.
• INTERVIEWING MODE:
Face to Face, in-house interviews
• SAMPLING METHODOLOGY:
Multi-stage area probability sampling
• SAMPLING TOLERANCE:
Error margin is estimated to be ±2-3% at 95% Confidence level
WEIGHTING:
The data have been weighted to correspond with census distribution of
population for the rural and urban areas of all four provinces.
• SURVEY DATES:
The respective year in which these surveys were carried out has been mentioned
at the bottom of all charts and tables.
• VALUES/ PERCENTAGES:
All values given in this report are percentages unless otherwise specified. NOTE ON COMPARATIVE SECTIONS:
Caution should be taken in interpreting results in comparative sections of the
report. The purpose of having comparative data is to show a broad trend in
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timeline rather than providing a statistical difference in opinions. This caution is
based on following major considerations:
• The exact question wordings may vary across the years where comparison
is drawn
• The methodology and sample size may vary
• The timeline is not uniform, we have provided data at two or more points
in time as available.
DISCLAIMER
This report is for Public Debate and not for strict policy measures or decisions.
Gallup and Gilani does not take any responsibility for any loss or profit arising
out of Public or Private use of this report or its findings.
PROPREITORY INFORMATION
The Data quoted and used in this report is the property of Gallup & Gilani
Pakistan.
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REPRESENTS Statistical Cross-section: Gender, Age, Income, Education, Region & Language Universe: ~45,000 villages; 60,000 Urban Census Blocks
15 %
5 %
55 %
25 %
Rawalpindi Division
Sargodha Division
Faisalabad Division
Gujranwala Division
Lahore Division
Multan Division
DG Khan Division
Bahawalpur Division
Karachi Division
Mirpur Khas Division
Hyderabad Division
Sukkur Division
Larkana Division
Malakand Division
Bannu, DIKhan, Kohat Division
Hazara Division
Peshawar and Mardan Division
Quetta, Zhob Division
Kalat, Nasirabad, Sibi Division
Makran Division
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