Pakistan to conduct its first census in 19 years
Pakistan will conduct its first national census in 19 years, starting Wednesday with the assistance of over 2 lakh troops and 1 lakh civilian enumerators. The 70-day door-to-door campaign will conclude in two phases at a cost of over Pakistani Rupee 1,850 crore. The census is aimed at helping appropriate allocation of funds and other resources for planning development programs.