| Sumario: | A study examined Pakistanis regard the threat represented by Islamist militant group operating in and from the country, as well as their views on their government's approach to militancy. Data were obtained from a number of sources, including surveys carried out by Pew, IRI, and PIPA. Findings suggested that Pakistanis are not indifferent to the threat posed by militants and that, in recent years, popular threat perceptions of these groups appear to have hardened. Findings indicated, however, that despite the serious deterioration of the Pakistani security environment, Pakistanis remain at best ambivalent toward the use of armed force against militants within the country. Findings are discussed in detail.
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