ISLAMABAD: Almost half of Pakistanis are in favour of increasing trade ties with India to normalise relations after the ceasefire, The News reported.
However, 35% Pakistanis oppose this proposal and demand all outstanding issues should be resolved first.
This was revealed by a Gallup Pakistan survey, in which several hundred people selected from across the country participated. The survey was conducted between May 12 and 18 this month.
Nearly 50% Pakistanis want increase in trade ties with India: survey
On the question of what steps should be taken to normalise relations with India, 48% of Pakistanis supported increasing cooperation in the field of sports. Thirty-five percent opposed it.
Forty-four percent Pakistanis said cooperation in the field of education should be increased, while 36% rejected this proposal. Forty percent voted for increasing cultural relations, while 35% openly opposed this proposal.
To the question, “If you were in 1947, would you have been in favour of separation from India”, 86% said they would have voted in favour of separation from India.
Three percent said they would have opposed it. Seven percent said they could not say anything about it, while 4% did not give any opinion.
Forty-four percent Pakistanis said cooperation in the field of education should be increased, while 36% rejected this proposal. Forty percent voted for increasing cultural relations, while 35% openly opposed this proposal.
To the question, “If you were in 1947, would you have been in favour of separation from India”, 86% said they would have voted in favour of separation from India.
Three percent said they would have opposed it. Seven percent said they could not say anything about it, while 4% did not give any opinion.