Pakistan's 1st census in 19 years begins today

March 15, 2017 14:38

Pakistan today launched a countrywide census, the first in nearly two decades, amidst security fears and concerns about the political fallout of the massive exercise.

Chief Statistician Asif Bajwa inaugurated the process of 6th census from Attock district in Pakistans largest province of Punjab.

Some 119,000 officials including 84,000 enumerators are taking part in the census with 200,000 troops providing security and monitoring the process to ensure authenticity.

The first phase of housing and population census will continue till April 15, followed by a 10-day break and then the second phase will begin from April 25 and continue till May 25.

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