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Majority of Pakistanis expect transparency in election: Survey
February 08, 2024

The people of Pakistan are excited about the upcoming elections and expect complete transparency in the polling process.

According to a recent survey by Pakistan Pulse, 76 percent of Pakistanis will accept poll results, while 17 percent of respondents did not give any opinion.

The survey further finds that 77 percent of rural and 74 percent of urban citizens will accept the election outcome, showing greater confidence in the rural areas with regard to transparency and election results.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 79 percent of people will accept the election results, while this ratio will remain 78 percent in Punjab, 63 percent in Balochistan, 74 percent in Sindh, and 53 percent in Islamabad Capital Territory. However, the ratio to accept poll results is 56 percent among those who may prefer not to cast their votes.

Acceptance of election results by a large majority of the population indicates that the people of Pakistan fully believe in the transparency of the polling process and deem continuity of democracy as a way to progress and development of the country.