Population census was due from 2008 but was repeatedly delayed for different reasons and now it will finally be carried from 15 March 2015. Due to several reasons the census will be done in different phases and will be gradually completed.
The Census Form for the sixth population and housing census has become available online and is going viral after which many people are appreciating the detailed information which will be gathered about the population, the basic facilities and literacy. But some questions are also being raised.
Pakistan Census form has no Column for Persons with #Disabilities. Census must be postponed. Civil Society & Media must take action. pic.twitter.com/K9ij1KBZTU
— Sana BALOCH (@Senator_Baloch) January 19, 2017
Balochistan ex Senator Sanaullah Baloch raised questions that there is no column for IDP’s (Internally Displaced People) and refugees from Balochistan & FATA. It is estimated that at least 1 million people are internally displaced in KPK and Balochistan.
Provincial Minister Manzoor Wassan said that only 6 religions and 10 languages are included in the form while others which are also in significant population and history are ignored. He said that Zoroastrians were involved in the development of Pakistan yet they don’t have any column, similarly Gujrati and Kathiawari language is ignored.
Furqan Ali
mardam shumari main urdu speaking, punjabi, sirakyi, baloch, Muhajir kay liye alag khanay ho gay?