Explanation

The 2017 Census was held in Pakistan after 19 years.

They were delayed until 1998 and 2017 due to politicization and instability.

It is the 6th National Population Census in Pakistan 

The census was undertaken in two phases:

• first from 15th March to 15th April 2017
• second from 25th April to 25th May 2017.

Explanation

According to the 2017 Census, Muslims make up 96.2 percent of Pakistan's population, Hindus 1.6 percent, Christians 1.59 percent, Scheduled Castes 0.25 percent, Ahmadis 0.22 percent, and other minorities 0.07 percent.

Explanation

2023 national census (released on 5 August 2023)

Growth rate: 2.55 per cent

Total Pakistan population: 241.49 million

Punjab: 127.68 million

Punjab growth rate: 2.53 percent

Sindh population: 55.69 million

Sindh growth rate: 2.57 percent

Balochistan population: 14.89 million

Balochistan growth rate: 3.2 percent (highest of all)

KPK population: 40.85 million

KPK growth rate: 2.38 percent

Islamabad population: 2.36 million

Islamabad growth rate: 2.81 percent

Pakistan rural population: 61.18 percent

Pakistan Urban population: 38.82 percent

33 million population increased between 2017 and 2023 

110 million population increased between 1998 and 2023 

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Explanation

Pakistan planned the 7th and digital census from 01 Feb 2023 to 04 Mar 2023.

It will be conducted by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

Before this, census was conducted in 2017.

Explanation

Explanation

In 1998, the share of the urban population was 32.52 per cent. The urban population may grow to 40 per cent by 2050 if existing growth rates continue.

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RY 15-01-2023

Explanation

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia.

It is the world's fifth-most populous country with a population exceeding 212.2 million.

It is the world's second-largest Muslim population. 

Explanation

According to the 1951 census, the total population of the Dominion of Pakistan was 75 million.

West Pakistan had a population of 33.7 million.

East Pakistan had a population of 42 million.

Explanation

The federal cabinet on 25-01-2022 approved five billion rupees for Census 2022 in Pakistan.

Explanation

The National Assembly of the parliament consists of 336 members old was 342 reducing KPK from 61 to 55.

A member of the National Assembly is called MNA

Senate is the Upper house of parliament 

According to Article 51 (1) and 3(a) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Article 51. (1) There shall be [three hundred and thirty-six] seats for members in the National Assembly, including seats reserved for women and non-Muslims.

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