Pakistanis lose faith in economy as inflation, power crisis deepen gloom
A recent Ipsos survey indicates that public confidence in Pakistan's economy has reached a new low due to persistent inflation, unemployment, and rising energy costs. Citizens are increasingly pessimistic about the government's ability to manage fuel prices and economic stability.
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Widespread economic dissatisfaction in Pakistan poses significant challenges for national stability and government policy effectiveness.
--> Representative Image (File Photo/Reuters) Pakistanis lose faith in economy as inflation, power crisis deepen gloom ANI | Updated: Sep 05, 2026 15:43 IST
Join our Whatsapp channel Islamabad [Pakistan], September 5 (ANI): Public confidence in Pakistan’s economic strength has fallen further, with only 14 per cent of respondents now describing the economy as strong, according to an Ipsos survey , as reported by The Express Tribune. According to The Express Tribune, perceptions of economic strength declined by six percentage points over the previous quarter. Economic pressures continue to dominate public concerns. Inflation remains the country’s biggest worry, followed by unemployment, poverty and rising electricity prices. Power load-shedding has climbed to the fifth position, overtaking additional taxation as a major concern. According to Ipsos, worries about electricity prices rose nine percentage points to 35 per cent, while concerns over poverty increased by 5 per cent.
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