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Preface
This perception study was carried out by iris communications in 23 districts of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) in the months of July/August 2016. This report has been prepared to analyze a
series of key performance indicators of PTI lead government in KPK.
The study assesses the overall performance of the PTI government in KPK in comparison with the
pervious provincial government. In addition to this, a performance score card of the provincial
government has also been prepared, which assesses the performance of the government in 16
areas. This was a quantitative and qualitative study where the qualitative part augmented and
elaborated upon the quantitative findings. The respondents of the study were also asked to
identify their preferred choice of political party if elections are to held in the next week.

Disclaimer
iris communications has made every effort to ensure accuracy of the data and analysis based on
it. Any omission, or error, therefore, is not deliberate.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

KPK
PTI
PML-N
JUI (F)
JI
QWP
PPP

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam- Fazlur Rehman
Jamaat-e-Islami
Qaumi Watan Party
Pakistan Peoples Party-Parliamentarian

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CONTENTS
Preface
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Scope of Study
Sample Split
Research Findings 8
Core Issues of Pakistan
Choice of Party to Vote If Elections are to be Held Next Week
Choice of Party to Vote If Elections are to be Held Next Week
Next Ruling Party in KPK Perceptions of Respondents
Key Indicators of Performance of PTI in KPK
Positives and Negatives of PTI in KPK
Positives
Education Reforms
Health Reforms
Police Reforms
Improvements in Land Revenue System
Negatives
Energy Crises
High Inflation/Poverty Rate
Lack of Transportation Facilities

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Scope of Study

The fieldwork of this study was

conducted in July/August 2016.

The research was carried out

in 23 districts of KPK.
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Chitral

Abbotabad

Peshawar

Kohat

Upper Dir

Battagram

Mardan

Bannu

Lower Dir

Mansehra

Buner

Karak

Swat

Haripur

Swabi

Hangu

Malakand

Nowshera

D.I.Khan

Shangla

Charsadda

Tank
Lakki Marwat

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Sample Split

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RESEARCH FINDINGS

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Core Issues of Pakistan

Overall
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Key Issues

Most Important Issue

n = 3,600

n = 3,600

Inflation

89%

Load shedding

87%

Unemployment

86%

Poverty

68%

Terrorism

Inflation : 22%
Unemployment : 20%

65%

Lack of justice

41%

Corruption

33%

Lack of health facilities

Poverty : 10%

Terrorism : 8%

30%

Lack of education facilities

22%

Lack of sincere leadership

Continuous supply of water

Load shedding : 31%

Corruption : 3%

18%
6%

Continuous supply of Sui Gas

3%

Lack of infrastructure facilities

1%

Lack of Justice : 2%
Lack of sincere leadership : 2%
Others : 3%

Choice of Party to Vote If Elections are to be Held Next Week

Overall

National Assembly

Provincial Assembly

n = 3,600

PTI

n = 3,600

46%

45%

PML-N

10%

JUI (F)

8%

7%

ANP

7%

7%

Jamat-e-Islami

5%

6%

Qaumi Watan Party

5%

5%

PPP

4%

4%

Independent candidate*

1%

We are not allowed to cast vote

1%

3%

Dont know
* IC

12%

100%

3%

11%
80%

60%

40%

20%

10%
0%

20%

10
40%

60%

80%

100%

Choice of Party to Vote If Elections are to be Held Next Week

(Top 7 Responses)

Age Wise
n = 900
n = 900

PTI

n = 1368
n = 1328

18-24 years

55%

PTI

54%

25-39 years
46%

46%

PML-N

7%

9%

PML-N

10%

JUI (F)

8%

7%

JUI (F)

8%

8%

ANP

6%

6%

ANP

7%

7%

Jamat-e-Islami

5%

5%

Qaumi Watan Party

6%

5%

Qaumi Watan Party

4%

5%

Jamat-e-Islami

4%

6%

PPP

3%

3%

PPP

4%

5%

100%

50%

0%

n = 972
n = 949

PTI
PML-N

50%

100%

PTI

38%

14%

50%

n = 360
n = 360

40-59 years
38%

100%

PML-N

15%

11%

0%

50%

60 years or more
43%

41%

11%

14%

ANP

8%

8%

Jamat-e-Islami

7%

7%

JUI (F)

8%

7%

ANP

7%

6%

Jamat-e-Islami

6%

7%

JUI (F)

7%

6%

Qaumi Watan Party

5%

6%

Qaumi Watan Party

6%

6%

PPP

5%

5%

PPP

5%

5%

100%

50%

0%

50%

100%

100%

100%

50%

0%

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50%

100%

Next Ruling Party in KPK Perceptions of Respondents

Overall

PTI : 47%
PML-N : 8%
PPP : 4%
ANP : 4%
Jamat e Islami : 4%
JUI (F) : 1%
Independent Candidate : 1%

Dont know : 30%

n = 3,600

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Key Indicators of Performance of PTI in KPK

(In Comparison with Previous Provincial Govt.)
Overall

KEY

n = 3,600

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POSITIVES

Education Reforms
Positives

A majority of the respondents admired the KPKs provincial government

substantive measures to bring improvements in the educational system of the
province. There was a strong perception among the target audience that the
current transformation in the educational system is far better than the
achievements of previous provincial governments of KPK.

Key Appreciation Drivers

Monitoring the attendance of staff (Implementation of bio-metric system)
Development of labs/libraries in the schools
Up-gradation of syllabus
Distribution of free books and uniforms
Introduction of computer education
Improvements in infrastructure of schools (furniture, usage of solar panels etc.)

Emphasis on learning of English language

Provision of scholarships for deserving students
Appointment of professional staff
Strict measures against the usage of unethical means during exams
Focus on vocational education/diplomas

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Health Reforms
Positives

Improvements in health facilities is a key indicator on which PTIs performance was appreciated by a majority. It was highlighted
that the process of improvement is in progress and the dedication of PTI reflects its seriousness towards provision of basic health
facilities to the masses.

It was also observed that a significant number of respondents believed that still there is a need for further improvement in terms of
monitoring doctors performance towards their profession and improvements in the medical facilities in government hospitals.

Key Appreciation Drivers

Development of Shaukat Khanum Cancer Memorial
Hospital in Peshawar
Provision of free medicines and medical tests facilities
Construction of new wards in the hospitals

Emphasis on cleanliness of hospitals

Monitoring of performance of medical staff/doctors

(Implementation of bio-metric system)
Significant efforts to eradicate polio from KPK

Utilization of modern machinery for the treatment of

patients

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Police Reforms
Positives

Courteous behavior of police officers

A majority of the respondents

strongly appreciated the
remarkable transition in the
operations of KPK Police due
to the reforms implemented
by PTI government in KPK.

Appointment of female staff

Key Appreciation
Drivers

Ease of lodging FIR (through SMS)

Discouragement of bribe
Up-gradation in the logistics
Eradication of political interference in the police

The refinements in the structure of police has had a significant impact in the reduction in crime rate/terrorism which is a
remarkable achievement of PTI in the province.

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Improvements in Land Revenue System

Positives

Key Appreciation Drivers

Transformation from
traditional Patwari system to
computerized land revenue
system is another milestone
for KPKs provincial
government which received
high appreciation from a
majority of the respondents.

Computerized process of land transfer

Low turnaround time/convenient process
Reduction in possibilities of fraud/bribe

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NEGATIVES

Energy Crises
Negatives

The present energy crises in KPK is perceived to be the same as that was
faced in the era of previous local government of ANP. PTIs government
was heavily criticized on the failure to provide this basic necessity. The
issue of load shedding was highlighted across all targeted zones of KPK
but the severity of criticism was found higher in East and North zones.

It was also noticed that the energy crises adversely impacted the
business environment in KPK and escalated the cost of living for the
masses.
Key Concerns
Acute load shedding - specifically in remote areas/villages of KPK
Poor condition of transformers
Reactive approach of provincial government towards energy crises

Few initiatives (construction of dams) to resolve the issue of load shedding

Low voltage has damaged the electrical appliances
High rate of stealing of electricity
Adverse impact on business conditions
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High Inflation/Poverty Rate

Negatives

There was a strong perception among majority of the respondents that

inflation has risen to an alarming level and the purchasing power of the masses
is continuously declining.
The key contributor are the few initiatives of the local government to minimize
the difference between rich and poor.

Key Concerns
Low salaries and high cost of living
No proper monitoring of price control
Lack of financial assistance to poor people other than
Benazir Income Support Program

Inadequate Rashan Card system

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Lack of Transportation Facilities

Negatives

Key Concerns
Lack of transportation facilities is
another key area of concern for PTI
provincial government.

Lack of public transport

Frequent traffic jams
Lack of facilities for passengers on bus terminals specifically for women

It was perceived that no significant

improvement was observed in this
regard and the situation is almost similar
as faced under the rule of previous
provincial government of ANP.

Absence of Metro bus service

High fare of public transport No relieve of reduced prices of fuel
No proper stops for available public transport
Careless driving no action from concerned officials
Loopholes in the monitoring of progress/timelines of development projects
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