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Survey Report

61% Prioritize Energy Diversi cation or Fiscal Discipline as Top Structural Reforms

Energy diversi cation and scal discipline What key long-term structural change
emerged as the most preferred long term does Pakistan need most from this crisis?
structural changes, selected by 33% and 28%
of respondents respectively. Together, these
two priorities accounted for 61% of all
responses. Fuel efficient technology followed
at 27%. The results show that respondents do
not see a single solution, but rather a
combination of diversi ed energy sources
and better scal management as the most
needed structural reforms.

51% prioritize Fiscal Reforms for Long Term Economic Resilience

Asked which strategy would strengthen Which strategy will best strengthen Pakistan's
Pakistan's economic resilience over the economic resilience over the next 3–5 years?
next 3 to 5 years, 51% of respondents
chose scal reforms. Strategic energy
reserves followed closely at 47%. Digital
infrastructure and public private
partnerships each received 40% support.
The results show that respondents favor a
broad resilience agenda combining policy
reform, energy security, and long term
investment.

58% hold Negative or Uncertain Outlook on Regional Stability

Asked which scenario best re ects their Over the next 12 months, what is the most likely Middle
view of the Middle East and Pakistan East–Pakistan geopoli cal scenario?
regional geopolitical situation over the
next 12 months, 42% of respondents chose
a gradual move toward stability. Another
25% expect continued uncertainty, while
the remainder foresee prolonged tensions
or localized are ups. The ndings suggest
cautious optimism, though the regional
environment is still seen as fragile.

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