KARACHI:
The seventh Agricultural Census 2025 – Built-in Digital Depend was formally launched on Wednesday. The occasion, held in Karachi, was marked by the participation of key dignitaries, together with Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Muhammad Ali Malkani and Minister for Planning and Growth Nasir Hussain Shah, and Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Chief Statistician Dr Naeem-uz-Zafar, whereas secretaries, director generals and different officers of various provincial departments additionally attended the launch.
Dr Naeem-uz-Zafar emphasised the transformational nature of this census.
“This isn’t only a information assortment train; it’s a basis for evidence-based decision-making,” he said.
Highlighting the census’s targets, Dr Naeem-uz-Zafar added, “The seventh Agricultural Census will present vital insights into Pakistan’s agrarian construction, crop patterns, livestock inhabitants, and mechanisation tendencies.
Using superior instruments comparable to tablet-based information assortment, GIS dashboards, and real-time monitoring ensures accuracy, reliability, and timeliness. This initiative aligns with worldwide finest practices and Meals and Agriculture Group (FAO) pointers.”