Pakistanis See Taliban in Unfavorable Light
The Taliban, which has a base of operations on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, is seen unfavorably by 59% of the population in Pakistan. Only 8% have a favorable view of this extremist organization, with a third of Pakistanis not offering an opinion. Views of the Taliban have not changed substantially in recent years. Opinions toward specific branches of the Taliban, such as Tehrik-i-Taliban and the Afghan Taliban, are also negative. In a spring 2013 survey, both those groups received low ratings (56% unfavorable and 47% unfavorable, respectively).
Pakistanis See Taliban in  | Unfavorable Light  | Do you have a opinion of the  | Taliban?  | Don't  | know  | 33%  | Unfavorable  | 59%  | 8%  | Favorable  | Source: 046d Spring 2014 Global Attitudes  | survey. 046d Spring  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 