Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

📢 Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), under the framework of SESRIC, has formally commenced the two-day virtual Training Course on Labour Statistics on 20-21 May 2026.
The training programme aims to strengthen the technical capacity of participants in compiling, analyzing, and interpreting labour statistics in line with international standards and recommendations of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS).
The course covers important areas including:
✅ Labour Force Survey (LFS) methodology and sampling techniques
✅ Employment, unemployment, and underemployment statistics
✅ Formal and informal employment measurement
✅ Adoption of 19th and 21st ICLS recommendations
✅ Transition from ICSE-1993 to ICSE-2018
✅ Digital platform employment and gig economy measurement
✅ Unpaid domestic and care work statistics
✅ Emerging labour market challenges and policy relevance
The sessions are being conducted by experts from the Labour Force Survey team of PBS under the supervision of Dr. Naeem uz Zafar(SI), Chief Statistician.
This initiative reflects PBS commitment to strengthening official labour statistics systems and promoting regional cooperation, knowledge sharing, and evidence-based policymaking.

📢 Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Launches PSLM (District) Survey 2026–27

The Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) District Survey 2026–27 marks the 2nd fully digital and 8th district-level survey in the PSLM series being conducted by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

Since its inception, seven rounds of the PSLM District Survey have successfully been completed during:
📌 2004-05
📌 2006-07
📌 2008-09
📌 2010-11
📌 2012-13
📌 2014-15
📌 2019-20

The survey provides estimates representative at the National, Provincial, and District levels, serving as a vital source for evidence-based planning and policy formulation.

Key Importance of PSLM 2026–27

🔹 Plays a central role in monitoring and tracking progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
🔹 Out of 62 SDG indicators reported by PBS, 21 indicators are generated through PSLM
🔹 Provides data for the calculation of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

New Features in PSLM 2026–27

This round introduces significant new dimensions including:
✅ Youth Development Index (YDI) — for the first time ever, specialized tools and dedicated modules will be used to collect comprehensive youth-related data to support evidence-based youth development policies
✅ Dedicated data collection on Chronic Diseases
✅ Enhanced integrated digital data systems

To ensure high-quality and reliable data collection, nationwide training for field operations has already commenced.

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics remains committed to delivering credible, timely, and quality statistics for informed decision-making and sustainable development across Pakistan.

📊 Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Launches First-Ever Fully Digital HIES 2024–25 for AJK & GB
🔹 Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has officially launched the Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2024–25 reports for Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s national statistical system.
🔹 HIES 2024–25 is the first-ever fully digital Household Integrated Economic Survey conducted Nation-wide and in AJK & GB following the Digital Population and Housing Census 2023.
🔹 The survey was conducted through quarterly rounds using a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for digital data collection, task management, and real-time monitoring, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and data quality.
🔹 The survey covered 32,814 households and generated reliable regional-level estimates to support evidence-based planning and policymaking.
🔹 The launching ceremony was hosted by the Chief Statistician at Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Headquarters, attended by senior officers of PBS and representatives from relevant government departments and stakeholders.
🔹 HIES 2024–25 serves as an important tool for assessing socio-economic conditions, monitoring Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and strengthening Pakistan’s data-driven governance framework.
🔹 PBS reaffirmed its commitment to modernizing the national statistical system and promoting informed decision-making for inclusive and sustainable development across the country.

📈 Economic momentum continues!
The National Accounts Committee approved quarterly & annual GDP estimates for FY 2025-26, reflecting stable economic growth across agriculture, industry, and services sectors.
✨ Highlights: ▪️ Q3 GDP Growth: 3.99%
▪️ FY 2025-26 GDP Growth: 3.70%
▪️ Economy Size: US$452.1 Billion
▪️ Per Capita Income: US$1901
📊 Data driving informed policy and sustainable development.
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📊 Pakistan’s economy continues on a stable growth trajectory.
The 117th meeting of the National Accounts Committee (NAC) was held at the Headquarters of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics to review and approve quarterly and annual GDP estimates for FY 2025-26.
Key highlights approved by the Committee:
▪️ Revised GDP growth for Q1 FY 2025-26: 3.92%
▪️ Revised GDP growth for Q2 FY 2025-26: 4.05%
▪️ Provisional GDP growth for Q3 FY 2025-26: 3.99%
▪️ Provisional annual GDP growth for FY 2025-26: 3.70%
📈 Sector-wise provisional growth during FY 2025-26: 🌾 Agriculture: 2.89%
🏭 Industry: 3.51%
💼 Services: 4.09%
💰 Pakistan’s economy has reached: ▪️ Rs. 126.9 trillion
▪️ US$ 452.1 billion
👤 Per capita income stands at: ▪️ Rs. 533,629
▪️ US$ 1901
The forum appreciated the dedicated efforts of the National Accounts team and key stakeholders including the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ministry of Finance, and the State Bank of Pakistan for preparation of quarterly and annual GDP estimates.