76% Pakistanis refuse to leave Pakistan for greener pastures

[Ghessan]

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

i don't know why but it gave me a little hope that fabric of the society is still intact to some extent.

people of such large percentage with so many challenges, this is something considerable.

but the doubt i have, survey being done represent which class of people. are they financially sound, class, their education level etc.

 

[peagle]

i don't know why but it gave me a little hope that fabric of the society is still intact to some extent.

people of such large percentage with so many challenges, this is something considerable.

but the doubt i have, survey being done represent which class of people. are they financially sound, class, their education level etc.

Well, those are the questions that can be raised regarding any survey.
In essence, surveys aren't the gospel truth, but they provide a snapshot of the prevailing mood amongst the people, I would say the prevailing mood is rather excellent.

 

[Kaleem.61]

In Punjabi one said "puttar apna kr apna ee hnda ty begana begana e renda"

Mean East or west home is the best.

If I have to choose another country I shall choose Turkey cz I want to meet the people I am in love with(Don't know how).

 

[LeGenD]

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

It is expensive and time-consuming to move and settle in another country for many families in Pakistan.

Pakistani students studying abroad on scholarships is much more likely. These students can come back and get a job here.

 

[peagle]

It is expensive and time-consuming to move and settle in another country for many families in Pakistan.

Pakistani students studying abroad on scholarships is much more likely. These students can come back and get a job here.

Yes, that tends to be the case with all developing nations.
The fact that vast majority would choose to stay within the country shows a different side to what we are used to hearing.

I used to own a small college, around 15 years ago, sold it in the end, made some money at the time, but it wasn't what I expected and a bit too risky. I came across all sorts of people, the story is largely the same across the developing world. Pakistanis are the only ones who seem to cry about the shortcomings in Pakistan, without knowing the facts about the rest of the world.

We are doing far better then we realise.
And, yes, you are right, many do go back and settle, even those who are well settled here.

 

[Menace2Society]

Pakistan has been fudded by her enemies for decades. We were never supposed to be this poor or inadequate. The trade you were supposed to receive and global acceptance has been restricted, redirected and your leaders replaced by criminals.

 

[MultaniGuy]

Yes when I went to an international school in Saudi Arabia (Dhahran American School).

Some of the teachers who were from North America and Western Europe either they were dishonest towards the students or the sneered at our names.

 

[MultaniGuy]

Yeah those Pakistanis who immigrate to the west.

Then they ask themselves later in their lives was it worth it?

Or they find out their children became what they didn't want them to become.

And the answer was no, it wasn't worth it leaving our society.

Yes, that tends to be the case with all developing nations.
The fact that vast majority would choose to stay within the country shows a different side to what we are used to hearing.

I used to own a small college, around 15 years ago, sold it in the end, made some money at the time, but it wasn't what I expected and a bit too risky. I came across all sorts of people, the story is largely the same across the developing world. Pakistanis are the only ones who seem to cry about the shortcomings in Pakistan, without knowing the facts about the rest of the world.

We are doing far better then we realise.
And, yes, you are right, many do go back and settle, even those who are well settled here.

Hopefully with China's help, Pakistan can become like China or at-least like Taiwan.