Pakistan, Jan. 2 -- Pakistan has emerged ahead of India in optimism, economic outlook, and peace expectations at the start of 2026, according to the latest Global Economic Gallup Survey conducted across 60 countries.

The survey found that 51 percent of Pakistanis feel positive about the coming year, creating a net optimism score of 31 percent, while 53 percent expect 2026 to bring economic prosperity.

In comparison, only 39 percent of Indians expressed optimism for 2026, and the global average stood at 24 percent, highlighting Pakistan's stronger confidence amid regional and global uncertainties.

Peace expectations are also higher in Pakistan, with 52 percent of respondents hoping for increased global peace, more than double India's 2...