Surprising Pakistani Poll on UAV Strikes
On March - 7 - 2009
The Aryana Institute for Regional Research and Advocacy has conducted a poll of 650 Pakistanis living in North Waziristan, South Waziristan, and Parachinar about the controversial U.S. strikes on terrorist targets using unmanned aerial vehicles. The results were a bit surprising:
Do you see drone attacks bringing about fear and terror in the common people? (Yes 45%, No 55%)
– Do you think the drones are accurate in their strikes? (Yes 52%, No 48%)
– Do you think anti-American feelings in the area increased due to drone attacks recently? (Yes 42%, No 58%)
– Should Pakistan military carry out targeted strikes at the militant organisations? (Yes 70%, No 30%)
– Do the militant organisations get damaged due to drone attacks? (Yes 60%, No 40%)
