Launch of Pakistan's First-Ever Digital Census to Compile Correct Demographic Information Before Election
A 2017 census put the population of Pakistan at 207 million
Pakistan launches the nation's first digital census to collect demographic information ahead of elections.
Prior to this year's parliamentary elections, Pakistan has
begun its first-ever digital population and housing census in an effort to
compile demographic information on each person. As current policy choices are
based on the 2017 census, which put the population at 207 million, the digital
count will offer correct statistics.
The 2021 census had issues, which the digital census would
fix by enhancing security. Because of concerns about mistakes and exclusions,
the results of the prior census were never made public. The Pakistan Bureau of
Statistics, which is conducting the digital census under strict security, has
stated that the findings will be made public next month.
On Wednesday, census employees dispersed around the nation
to gather information. The data acquired will be utilized for the next
legislative elections as well as policy choices on issues like education and
health.
The census takers will count transgender persons who have
hitherto gone uncounted in a ground-breaking step. Human rights organizations
estimate that there are 10,000 trans individuals living in Pakistan.
Pakistan has made considerable progress thanks to the
digital census, which has given the nation the precise data it needs to solve
pressing challenges and make educated decisions. Moreover, it demonstrates the
government's dedication to openness and inclusion, ensuring that each person is
taken into account and reflected in the country's long-term goals.
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