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Bilal Ijaz Gilani, Executive Director of Gallup Pakistan and Board Member of Gallup International Association, attended the 77th Annual Conference of Gallup International Association in Varna, Bulgaria.
This unique gathering of pollsters from across the globe discussed new techniques in survey research as well as new ideas reshaping the world.
In his presentation, Bilal Gilani showcased insights from Gallup International’s End of Year surveys, conducted annually since 1977, which chart a changing world over nearly five decades. He highlighted four key global trends emerging from the data:
Backsliding of democracies and weakening of faith in democratic institutions
Decline of religion and the rise of post-religious societies
Belief in technology and dataism, with people placing increasing faith in science, algorithms, and innovation
Rising global economic anxiety, with concerns about jobs, inflation, and inequality shaping outlooks everywhere
Another major theme of his talk was the rise of a multipolar world, and how public opinion worldwide views the U.S.–China rivalry with caution, recognizing both risks and uncertainties for global stability.
Gallup International, since 1947, has remained committed to “Measuring the Pulse of Public Opinion” — providing an evidence-based lens on how societies are evolving.
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Bilal I Gilani retweeted
Why Pakistan's civil service resist reform?
Are we lacking capable officers, or system incentives reward control, protects privileges & discourages change?
CSS built for extraction, control centralisation & bureaucratic elite
@nadeemhaque, @durre_nayab_
youtu.be/OdYzabqzfOU?si=CMXF…
Bilal I Gilani retweeted
Surreal Evening at Pakistan's oldest Irrigated Forest Plantation, Changa Manga (Estb 1862)
It is a unique closed canopy two-storyed forest comprising Mulberry, Siris, Sagwan, Semal, Bohrr, Mahogany, Jaman
I totally love it's century old jungle tracks along mini canals
Bilal I Gilani retweeted
Never a dull day. A friend who's under treatment at a high end private hospital in Lahore couldn't be moved to room hours post surgery because hospital had to suddenly reserve three rooms for "VIP protocol", even paying premium doesn't protect you from sarkari protocol in Punjab.
1985 📰 Which countries did Pakistanis trust most? A Gallup Pakistan survey put Saudi Arabia and Iran at the top. From the @GallupPak archive as we approach 50 years. #GallupPakistan50 gallup.com.pk/post/11071
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اہم 👇
آبپارہ، اسلام آباد کے فٹ پاتھ کو اکھاڑے ہوئے دو ماہ سے زائد کا عرصہ گزر چکا ہے، حالانکہ اس میں کسی قسم کی کوئی خرابی یا ٹوٹ پھوٹ نہیں تھی۔ کاش سی ڈی اے یہی رقم کسی سرکاری اسکول یا اسپتال کی حالت بہتر بنانے پر خرچ کرتا۔۔۔ مگر افسوس، ایسی ترجیحات اور سوچ کہاں؟
@CDAthecapital
@dcislamabad
@MohsinnaqviC42
@DrTariqFazal
How unfortunate
Shameful
Don't let any one do business
Moto of politicians now
A newly formed anti-encroachment squad in Faisalabad launched an operation targeting small-scale vendors selling winter waistcoats and jackets directly off their shoulders at the iconic Ghanta Ghar Chowk. Enforcement officers confiscated merchandise from daily-wage sellers who operate without setting up physical carts or permanent stalls.
The operation has sparked public discussion regarding civic enforcement policies versus the livelihoods of low-income street hawkers attempting to earn an honest living during the winter season.
Bilal I Gilani retweeted
اسلام آباد میں ٹریفک کا، پارکنگ کا کوئی پرسان حال نہیں۔۔ آج اسلام آباد کا ایک سگنل نہیں چل رہا ۔۔بڑے ایونٹس کرنے ہیں تو ٹریفک تو منظم کر لیں پہلے۔۔ سیکنڈلی جو لوگ ایونٹس میں شرکت کے لیے آئیں ان کے لیے کار پارک ہی نہیں ہے۔۔ huge mess
@SohailAshrafGor @ICT_Police
Bilal I Gilani retweeted
بابوسر ٹاپ، دیوسائی سمیت گلگت بلتستان کے پہاڑوں اور بالائی علاقوں میں برفباری جاری
Bilal I Gilani retweeted
Just another reminder of our rotten judicial system.
کوٹ ادو کا یہ واقعہ دل دہلا دینے والا ہے۔ تقریباً 30 فیصد پاکستانی کہتے ہیں کہ ان کی زندگی میں ذہنی دباؤ کا سب سے بڑا سبب خاندان ہے۔ کیا ہم اپنی اگلی نسل کا دم گھونٹ رہے ہیں؟ شادی جیسے فیصلوں میں نوجوانوں کی بات سننا اب ناگزیر ہو چکا ہے۔
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میاں بیوی کے نجی چیٹ ریکارڈ کھنگال کر "تنازع کے شواہد" ڈھونڈنا خاصا عجیب طریقۂ تفتیش ہے۔ رشتوں کی کشمکش ہمیشہ واٹس ایپ پیغامات میں نہیں لکھی ہوتی، اور ثبوت نہ ملنا یہ ثابت نہیں کرتا کہ کوئی مسئلہ تھا ہی نہیں۔
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1985 📰 Gallup Pakistan found Pakistanis listened to BBC Urdu with great interest but did not trust its commentary. Media trust has always been complicated. @GallupPak #GallupPakistan50 gallup.com.pk/post/11067
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Bilal I Gilani retweeted
The debate over creating new provinces in Pakistan has resurfaced, with senior ministers publicly expressing their views on the possibility of having up to 12 provinces. But where do the political parties actually stand?
@ABMPildat examines the mixed signals emerging from political leadership and questions why parties have yet to establish a clear, consolidated position on such a significant constitutional and administrative issue.
Should political parties first agree on a common position before their senior members make public statements?
Watch the discussion here - youtu.be/6wMa2Mktk_4
Bilal I Gilani retweeted
It means a lot to hear this recognition from Pakistan. Putting people first is what made China’s extraordinary poverty eradication possible. This valuable development wisdom also strengthens the shared pursuit of common progress between China and Pakistan.
#IronBrothers #GlobalDevelopment
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former prime minister of Pakistan, told China Daily that China has consistently upheld a people-centered philosophy and achieved the remarkable goal of poverty alleviation. Watch the video! #China #Pakistan #PovertyAlleviation