Digital census completion
The Pakistan Post on Thursday issued a Rs 50 stamp to commemorate the completion of field operations of the country’s first-ever digital Population and Housing Census.
The postage stamp was unveiled by Chief Census Commissioner, Dr. Naeem Uz Zafar in a ceremony held here at the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
This postage stamp can be purchased from all the main post offices across the country.
Naeem Uz Zafar expressed its sincere gratitude to all the stakeholders, including National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), local government, enumerators, and the general public, for their unwavering support and participation throughout this monumental endeavor.
“The implementation of the first-ever Digital Census in Pakistan marked a significant milestone in the country’s history and set the stage for future advancements in data collection and analysis”, he added.
Chairman Pakistan Post Hafiz Shakil commended the collaborative efforts of the post office and PBS in introducing the commemorative postage stamps, which serve as a symbol of pride and recognition for the remarkable achievement of transitioning to a digital census.
“It stands as a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of all the individuals involved in ensuring the success of this groundbreaking initiative”, he added.
