Pakistanis view China as most friendly and USA as most hostile

By Shahid Abbasi Aug 29th, 2012 ( 2 Comments )

Islamabad: From among key global and regional players, Majority of Pakistanis view China as most friendly and USA as most hostile.

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, from among key global and regional players, Pakistanis view China as most friendly and USA as most hostile.

A nationally representative sample of men and women from across the four provinces was asked “Among the states listed on this Round Card which would you consider as Pakistan’s best friend? (Give one answer)” Responding to this, 67% believe China to be Pakistan’s best friend, 7% believe USA, 4% believe India, 2% believe Russia, 1% believe Afghanistan whereas 14% believe Iran to be Pakistan’s best friend.

In a follow up question, the respondents were asked “Among the states listed on this Round Card which would you consider as Pakistan’s biggest enemy? (Give one answer)” Responding to this, 49% believe USA to be Pakistan’s biggest enemy, 24% believe India, 4% believe Russia, 4% believe Afghanistan, 1% believe Iran whereas 1% believe China to be Pakistan’s biggest enemy.

Question: “Among the states listed on this Round Card which would you consider as Pakistan’s best friend? (Give one answer)”

Question: “Among the states listed on this Round Card which would you consider as Pakistan’s biggest enemy? (Give one answer)”