A recent survey shows that people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are losing trust in the PTI government.

 Public frustration is growing quickly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), just a few months after Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur took office. According to a new Gallup Pakistan survey, reported by Geo News, many people are unhappy with how the province is being run, especially when it comes to basic services and the economy.

The survey, carried out between February and March 2025 with feedback from 3,000 people, found serious issues. Around 74% of people said they don’t have access to clean drinking water or education, and 63% said they lack healthcare. The situation is even worse in the southern and rural areas of KP—66% of people there said they don’t get gas, and 49% complained about unstable electricity.

When it comes to development, progress seems slow. Although PTI's earlier government built many roads, not many people have seen new projects since the 2024 elections. Surprisingly, 49% of PTI supporters said no development work had been done in their area.

Corruption is a major issue too. More than half of the people surveyed believe development funds are being misused, and 71% want corruption cases to be investigated—even PTI supporters agree. Nearly half think corruption in government departments has increased.

Unemployment is another big concern. Around 59% are worried about the lack of jobs, and 67% feel there aren’t enough opportunities. Most people said they don’t know about any government economic programmes, and 73% believe hiring is based on connections, not merit.

Security got mixed reviews. While 58% were satisfied, especially in northern KP, 57%—mainly in the south—still feared terrorist threats. The formal justice system also came under criticism. People described it as slow and unfair. In fact, 84% of those who know about jirgas (tribal courts) said they prefer that traditional method of settling disputes.

One positive note was the Sehat Card programme, which received an 83% approval rating. However, only 38% of people believe CM Gandapur is doing better than past leaders, and 47% said they would rather have Imran Khan in charge.

In response to the survey, CM Gandapur’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, dismissed the findings. He called the report biased and politically motivated, and questioned why similar surveys weren’t conducted in Punjab or Sindh.