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Rising power, gas prices top Pakistanis’ concerns: Survey

By Business Desk September 14, 2026 Business & Finance
Rising power

ISLAMABAD: Rising electricity and gas prices are the biggest concern for Pakistanis, followed by higher prices of everyday goods, unemployment and fuel costs, according to a new survey.

The Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) released its latest survey, which found that 19% of respondents identified increases in electricity and gas prices as their biggest problem.

Another 17% said rising prices of daily-use items were a major source of concern, while 16% cited unemployment as one of the country’s key problems.

According to the survey, 10% of respondents identified rising petroleum prices as a major issue, while 7% pointed to a lack of access to health care facilities.

IPOR also highlighted challenges faced by the government in addressing public concerns.

The survey said about 43% of the government’s budget, amounting to more than 8 trillion rupees, goes toward debt-related expenses, leaving limited fiscal space to address public problems.