Islamabad: According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, a majority of Pakistanis (54%) consider the government's practice of killing stray dogs in large numbers to protect people as acceptable, while 32% view it as cruel or unjust.A nationally representative sample of adult Pakistanis from across the country was asked the following question: 'Some people think that the government's practice of killing stray dogs in large numbers to protect people is acceptable, while others believe this method is cruel and unjust. What is your opinion on this practice?'. In response, 54% of respondents said the practice is 'acceptable or right', while 32% said it is 'very cruel or unjust'. A further 13% reported that they 'do not know', and 1% respondents gave 'no response'.Overall, the survey indicates that while a majority of Pakistanis accept the government's culling of stray dogs for safety reasons, opinion is nuanced. Older and less-educated respondents tend to be more supportive, whereas more educ ated and younger respondents express higher ethical concerns or uncertainty, demonstrating the complex interplay between safety, ethics, and societal perspectives. 'Some people think that the government's practice of killing stray dogs in large numbers to protect people is acceptable, while others believe this method is cruel and unjust.The study in Pakistan was conducted and released by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, the Pakistani affiliate of Gallup International. The recent survey was carried out among a sample of 780 respondents across urban and rural areas of all four provinces of the country, conducted from 15 January 2026 to 03 February 2026. The error margin is estimated to be approximately ± 2-3 percent at the 95% confidence level. The methodology used for data collection was telephonic surveys (CATI).Research Foundation is headed by Dr. Ijaz Shafi Gilani who pioneered the field of opinion polling in Pakistan and established Gallup Pakistan in 1980. Currently, Dr. Gilani, who holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has taught at leading universities in Pakistan and abroad, is Chairman of Gallup Pakistan.Gallup Pakistan is not related to Gallup Inc. headquartered in Washington D.C. USA. We require that our surveys be credited fully as Gallup Pakistan (not Gallup or Gallup Poll). We disclaim any responsibility for surveys pertaining to Pakistani public opinion except those carried out by Gallup Pakistan, the Pakistani affiliate of Gallup International Association.