Anti-American sentiment in Pakistan

Anti-American sentiment in Pakistan has been evident through public demonstrations and burning of the flag of the United States. When measured in 2009 Pakistan was amongst the countries with the strongest such antipathy. According to Anatol Lieven, anti-American sentiment in Pakistan is characterised more by political hostilities rather than racial or religious undertones. A 2014 Pew Research Center poll suggested that 59% of Pakistans viewed the United States either very unfavorably or somewhat unfavorably, down from 80% in 2012.

Anti-American sentiment in Pakistan

Anti-American sentiment in Pakistan has been evident through public demonstrations and burning of the flag of the United States. When measured in 2009 Pakistan was amongst the countries with the strongest such antipathy. According to Anatol Lieven, anti-American sentiment in Pakistan is characterised more by political hostilities rather than racial or religious undertones. A 2014 Pew Research Center poll suggested that 59% of Pakistans viewed the United States either very unfavorably or somewhat unfavorably, down from 80% in 2012.