WASHINGTON DC: In order to better depict the views of the Pakistani-American community toward rise of extremism in Pakistan, PAKPAC undertook a web-based survey. This survey was sent to 3,000 e-mail recipients, of whom 205 responded before the survey closed.  A set of eleven questions were part of the survey. PAKPAC believes that results of this survey should provide insight into the views of the Pakistani-American community, which can be an important source of information for American policymakers as they consider policy issues and select mechanisms to resolve challenges in the South Asia region. Based on this survey, the Pakistani-American community clearly feels there are opportunities to improve mutual understanding and alignment between US and Pakistan.

The salient findings of the survey are:

The Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC) is a nationwide, membership based, non-profit lobbying organization registered with the United States Federal Government. PAKPAC's mission includes advancement and strengthening of U.S.-Pakistan relations. It is organized to be a unified voice on issues and concerns common to the Pakistani American community. PAKPAC's focus includes an active environment to foster greater political and civic engagement amongst the Pakistani Americans. PAKPAC is also focused on collaborating with other regional and national Pakistani American organizations to ensue increased efficacy and reduced duplication of the stated goals. PAKPAC along with our affiliates is working to serve as a watch dog for inaccuracies and bias in media coverage about Pakistan and Pakistani Americans. We are also involved in educating media groups, journalists, politicians, academicians and members of think tanks about views of concern and importance to the Pakistani American community.