Islamabad, Sept 28 (ANI): Pakistan has been ranked as one of the most 'ill-reputed' countries in the world.
Iran and Iraq were also are ranked lowest in the 50-country study measuring public perceptions around the world, while Canada was ranked as the 'best-reputed' nation.
The United States and China were ranked in the middle and lower tiers, the Nation reports.
The results of the Reputation Institute were based on trust, esteem, admiration and good feelings the public holds towards 50 countries, as well as perceptions of peoples' quality of life, safety and attention to the environment.
Results from 42,000 respondents worldwide ranked Sweden second, followed by Australia, Switzerland and New Zealand.
The countries that scored high were for their steady democracies, high economic output per capita, focus on active lifestyles, well developed political systems and perceived neutrality to international political upheavals.
According to the report, violence-stricken Mexico plunged from 24th place in 2009 to 35th place this year. The reputations of Greece, Ireland and Spain also dropped while Germany climbed five spots to number 11. (ANI)
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