1 in 3 Pakistanis believe inflation is the most pressing issue facing country

One in three Pakistanis (33 percent) believe inflation is the most pressing issue facing the country at the moment, according to a survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan.

A nationally representative sample of men and women from across the four provinces was asked, “What, in your opinion, is the most pressing issue Pakistan is facing right now?” In response, 33 percent said inflation, 19 percent said unemployment, 14 percent said corruption, 6 percent said poverty, 5 percent said energy crisis (electricity and gas), 7 percent said none, and 8 percent said others. Eight percent did not know or wish to respond.

In urban areas, 34 percent respondents said inflation, 17 percent said unemployment, 12 percent said corruption, 6 percent said poverty, 5 percent said energy crisis (electricity and gas), 13 percent said others and 2 percent said none. 11 percent did not know or wish to respond.

In rural areas, 33 percent said inflation, 20 percent said unemployment, 15 percent said corruption, 5 percent said poverty, 5 percent said energy crisis (electricity and gas), 9 percent said none and 7 percent said others. 6 percent did not know or wish to respond.