LAHORE: A majority of Punjab’s population has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Punjab government led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a survey conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) revealed on Sunday.
It has been observed the dissatisfaction level is higher in rural areas 42% compared to urban areas with 28%, as per the survey.
The IPOR conducted a quantitative survey in Punjab targeting the adult population of age 18 and above to gather public opinion on the 100-day performance of CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who made history by becoming the first female to be elected as provincial chief executive.
Out of 35%, who were not satisfied at all with the last 3-month performance of CM, 51% of respondents believe that the government will never be able to improve the situation, regardless of the time given.
And 19% of respondents are willing to give the government as much time as needed to improve the situation.
The survey further revealed that 60% of respondents believe CM Maryam’s popularity has increased over the last three months, while 53% of respondents believe the government’s steps have been effective in reducing prices of various commodities.
A decrease in the price of roti (bread) is the most favored project, with 44% of respondents considering it the best initiative. Following this project are the Solar Panel Program (11%) and the 200 Clinic on Wheels initiative (11%).
