76% Pakistanis refuse to leave Pakistan for greener pastures

[Last starfighter]

No disrespect to UK, as this country has given us a lot but still once in a while I think about moving back to Pakistan, unfortunately I dont have any property or business back home.

The force is strong

 

[Zarvan]

Migration seems to be all the rage these days on this forum, but it seems most Pakistanis are happy staying in Pakistan.
Obviously, many here will find this survey hard to digest, so let the self loathing begin. lol


KARACHI: As many as 76pc Pakistanis across the entire social spectrum, age and political divide refused to leave the country for greener pastures even if they got an opportunity, whereas 24pc were happy to move on given a better chance. Of those refusing to leave the home country, 79pc were PPP voters, 75pc PTI and 73pc were PMLN supporters.


These were the findings of Gallup Pakistan survey conducted from Dec 22 to Jan 31 2022 in involving a sample size of 5000 respondents.

The pollster found every three out of four citizens, 76pc, preferring to live in Pakistan even in spite of a specific opportunity to do so. This overwhelming large group of respondents transcended entire social spectrum, age and political ideology. In terms of political affiliation 79pc of these belonged to PPP, 75pc PTI, 73pc were PMLN voters. Of this large group who preferred to stay in Pakistan, 79 pc were PPP voters who said they would never leave the country irrespective of any reason or opportunity, while 21pc said they would.

On the other hand, 75pc PTI voters preferred to live in Pakistan despite an opportunity, while 25pc said they would opt out given a chance. In case of PMLN voters, 73pc said they would rather live in their home country than anywhere else, while 27pc were prepared to move on to a new and better place.

Across the gender divide 81pc women preferred to stay in Pakistan against a narrow margin of 19 pc who were ready to call it quits. Against the larger percentage of women, 76pc men were determined not to shift anywhere abroad, while 24pc appeared ready to move abroad.


https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/93...refuse-to-leave-pakistan-for-greener-pastures

The way Islamophobia is rising in the world plus if we manage to bring some major economic reforms and development it would go further high. Things are not as they used to be twenty years ago neither in Pakistan nor in the world. Nationalism is on the rise plus hatred of migrants is on the rise.

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam

Don't know about others but if i got the chance to get education in Europe/China/USA ,i will surely take benefit from that opportunity but for settlement,i will surely prefer Pakistan because afterall Its we local Pakistanis who will develop our country not someone else.

I think it's because they can't get a visa

I know a lot of people think it's just a matter of opportunity but I have personally studied abroad. I left the day of my last exam for Pakistan. UK was a good place to study but there's no place like home.

My father came to see me when I was studying and after a few days he said this place is good for visiting but not staying.

I know people who had good opportunities to immigrate to Canada for instance and had degrees and experience in careers that would've helped them with work. Were offered but declined because they preferred living here.

The pasture is green enough here for a lot of people. Btw I know multiple people personally who've become millionaires in dollars from relatively humble origins through legitimate work. There are good business opportunities here despite the systemic problems.

 

[Last starfighter]

Salaam







I know a lot of people think it's just a matter of opportunity but I have personally studied abroad. I left the day of my last exam for Pakistan. UK was a good place to study but there's no place like home.

My father came to see me when I was studying and after a few days he said this place is good for visiting but not staying.

I know people who had good opportunities to immigrate to Canada for instance and had degrees and experience in careers that would've helped them with work. Were offered but declined because they preferred living here.

The pasture is green enough here for a lot of people. Btw I know multiple people personally who've become millionaires in dollars from relatively humble origins through legitimate work. There are good business opportunities here despite the systemic problems.

And how much money do we send back home ?????.

Green pastures wouldn't be very green if the £,$,€,¥ all stopped

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam

And how much money do we send back home ?????.

You should know what you send.

 

[Last starfighter]

Salaam



You should know what you send.

Oh I know I was asking about you

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam

And how much money do we send back home ?????.

Green pastures wouldn't be very green if the £,$,€,¥ all stopped

Would you rather everyone wanted to leave?

 

[peagle]

This splendid work on article has been created using Machine learning and A.I. algorithm. The data is described exactly as what I am learning from Data Science curriculum.

So that readers of the post do not misunderstand, could you please clarify that you are referring to the article itself, and not the data contained within. Thanks.

 

[peagle]

And how much money do we send back home ?????.

Green pastures wouldn't be very green if the £,$,€,¥ all stopped

Pakistan 230 million >>> remittances received $29 billion

Mexico 129 million >>> remittances received $43 billion
Philippines 110 million >>> remittances received $35 billion
Egypt 102 million >>> remittances received $30 billion


Other countries with smaller population sent a lot more, but you don't hear them bragging about it, show some humility, no-one is doing any favours.

When you become top remittance senders in the world, then please, feel free to brag all you want.

 

[Last starfighter]

Pakistan 230 million >>> remittances received $29 billion

Mexico 129 million >>> remittances received $43 billion
Philippines 110 million >>> remittances received $35 billion
Egypt 102 million >>> remittances received $30 billion


Other countries with smaller population sent a lot more, but you don't hear them bragging about it, show some humility, no-one is doing any favours.

When you become top remittance senders in the world, then please, feel free to brag all you want.

Pakistan total tax collected ???? A JOKE

 

[alimobin memon]

After the condition of foreigners in ukraine and behavior of west. I guess im fine in pakistan.

 

[Last starfighter]

After the condition of foreigners in ukraine and behavior of west. I guess im fine in pakistan.

Mashallah

Pakistan 230 million >>> remittances received $29 billion

Mexico 129 million >>> remittances received $43 billion
Philippines 110 million >>> remittances received $35 billion
Egypt 102 million >>> remittances received $30 billion


Other countries with smaller population sent a lot more, but you don't hear them bragging about it, show some humility, no-one is doing any favours.

When you become top remittance senders in the world, then please, feel free to brag all you want.

When you pay your taxes I won't have to send my money to Pakistan to look after you and your family

 

[SoulSpokesman]

@peagle

By and large I have found Pakistanis to be fiercely proud, loyal and independent minded lot.

And a great sense of humour to boot!

Regards

 

[alimobin memon]

Mashallah


When you pay your taxes I won't have to send my money to Pakistan to look after you and your family

Sir everyone is paying taxes. You very well know many don't file taxes but everyone who is doing job is paying taxes one way or other.

 

[Hallian_Khan]

I know so many people who left europe n livin in Pakistan now happily. I myself had a chance to move abroad but i prefered to live in Pakistan. I visited other countries bt there isnt any place like hometown. Ap ko aise lagta hai jaise ose ap kabli ho wahan, hum to phr b unka khayal krty hn even worse than that