July 29th, 2008 by Sarah

Last week, the International Republican Institute released the findings from its June 2008 Pakistan Public Opinion Poll. Thomas Garrett, Director of IRI’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Program, led the presentation of the survey’s findings alongside Rob Varsalone, IRI’s former Resident Country Director for Pakistan via teleconference. 

71% of respondants believe that the new Pakistani government should engage in political dialogue with extremists.

61% believe the best way to combat extremists is with education and economic development. Another 24% believe these tactics should also be balanced with military force.

For POMED’s full notes, click here.

For the entire Pakistan Public Opinion Survey, click here.

For IRI’s Pakistan Index, click here.

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