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65% determine that all sectors should be prioritized for Islamization

The survey shows that 65% of respondents Which sector do you think should be prioritized for Islamization in Pakistan?
believe all sectors should be prioritized for
Islamization simultaneously, reflecting a
strong preference for a comprehensive 8% 15%
Agriculture dĂdžĂƟŽŶ
approach. Among them, 38% consider and industry system
banking and finance the most important
sector, followed by 15% for taxation, 14%
for trade and commerce, and just 8% for 38% 14%
Banking and Trade and
agriculture and industry. This indicates a ĮŶĂŶĐĞ commerce
broad desire for Islamization across various
key sectors, with a particular focus on the
financial sector. All of the above
65%
60% think Islamizing the economy will enhance Pakistan’s global image

Can Islamizing the economy improve Pakistan’s global image?
The survey reveals that 60% of respondents
think Islamizing Pakistan’s economy could
significantly boost the country’s global
15%
No Impact image. In contrast, 12% believe the impact
would be minimal, 15% see no impact, and
13% are unsure. These findings suggest a
strong belief in the positive international
13% perception that could result from this
60% Not economic shift.
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12%
Slightly

44% believe islamization will strengthen ties with Muslim countries

What impact do you think islamization will have
The survey aimed to gauge respondents' views on on Pakistan’s global economic relations?
the potential impact of Islamization on global
economic relations. A significant 44% believe 6%
Islamization could positively enhance Pakistan's 44% EĞŐĂƟǀĞ ʹ ŝƚ ŵĂLJ
WŽƐŝƟǀĞ ʹ ŝƚ ǁŝůů ŝƐŽůĂƚĞ WĂŬŝƐƚĂŶ ĨƌŽŵ
relationships with Muslim countries, while ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶ ƟĞƐ ŶŽŶͲDƵƐůŝŵ ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĞƐ
another 44% feel its success will depend on the ǁŝƚŚ DƵƐůŝŵ
effective implementation of policies. Conversely, ĐŽƵŶƚƌŝĞƐ
6% foresee a negative impact, and 5% are
uncertain. These results highlight a split in
opinion, emphasizing that the outcome of
Islamization is largely contingent on policy 44%
Neutral – impact
execution. depends onn
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5% ŝŵŵƉůĞŵŵĞĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ
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Not Sure
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