PR No. 176 Population & Housing Census Islamabad

Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, here on Tuesday chaired a special briefing session on the ongoing Population and Housing Census – 2017.

Chief Statistician, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Mr. Asif Bajwa informed the meeting that under second phase of the census which commenced on 25th April 2017, bulk of the remaining 88 districts has been covered across the country. The process shall continue till 24th May 2017, he said. He said that the census teams were carrying out their duties diligently in accordance with the given timelines. He added that the teams are being fully assisted by security personnel and have been receiving due support from provincial authorities. He said that, overall, the administrative process of the ongoing census activities has been smooth. The Chief Statistician also gave the sad news that a census worker has recently passed away due to cardiac arrest while performing his duties.

The Finance Minister prayed for the departed soul, and expressed sorrow and grief over the unfortunate loss of a few precious lives  during the census routine. He said all those who are working in the ongoing census activities are making contributions to a great national cause, and their efforts must be lauded. He appreciated the hard work by PBS and the support received from provincial chief secretaries, armed forces personnel and members of law enforcement agencies. The Minister also praised the positive role and active participation of the people of Pakistan in the census which has enabled the census teams to conduct their duties effectively and punctually.

The Finance Minister said that the well-coordinated census efforts are bearing fruit and, InshAllah, the second phase will also conclude successfully like the first phase.

Finance Secretary, Secretary Statistics Division, and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance also attended the meeting.

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