The popularity of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has seen a decline, dropping from 51% to 43% in the fresh survey conducted by University of Management & Technology (UMT).
The survey, titled Insights into Political Leadership, Governance, and Economic Stability (February 2025), reveals a shift in political trends in the country of over 242 million.
Ptis Popularity Dips To 43pc Pml N Gains Support Amid Shifting Political Landscape Survey
The study highlights hike in approval rating of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which surged from 13% to 24% over the past year. This growth in support reflects a positive shift in public opinion towards the PML-N, especially as many respondents expressed a more favorable view of the party compared to last year.
Pakistan Peoples Party shows a slight jump to 1.22pc, and Jamaat-e-Islami lost around half of support. Balochistan Awami Party, Pakistan Muslim League (Q) also lost support, whereas right-wing Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan gained support currently hovering around 3.12 percent.
Ptis Popularity Dips To 43pc Pml N Gains Support Amid Shifting Political Landscape Survey
When asked about contributions of politicians and their parties, Pakistan Muslim League (N) remained ahead around 50pc, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf followed the ruling party. JI, BAP, ANP PMLQ, TLP, JUI-F, MQM, Istehkam e Pakistan Party were next on list.
The drop in PTI’s popularity is being linked to the deteriorating economic situation during its previous tenure. The economic hardships and policies of the former PTI-led government appear to have significantly affected its standing among the masses.
