FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Education
- What is the current status of education in Pakistan?
According to Pakistan Institute of Education‘s estimates in 2022-23 there were 12.09 million students enrolled in pre-primary education, 24.04 million in primary education (grades 1-5), approximately 9.1 million in middle education (grades 6-8), 4.6 million in secondary education (grade 9-10), and 2.3 million in higher secondary / intermediate.
Key words: Education, Enrollment, students, PIE, Primary, Middle, Secondary, Grades
- How many levels of education are there in Pakistan?
The education system in Pakistan is generally divided into six levels: preschool (for the age from 3 to 5 years), primary (grade i to v), middle (grade vi to viii), secondary (grade ix to x, leading to the Secondary School Certificate or SSC), intermediate (grade xi to xii, leading to a Higher Secondary School Certificate or HSSC),
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Key words: Education by level and by age, preschool, primary, middle, secondary, intermediate
- How many years of school education is given in Pakistan?
12-years
Pakistan has adopted a 12-years system of school education consisting of 8 years of elementary education (primary and middle school), 2 years of secondary education, and 2 years of higher secondary/intermediate education.
Key words: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, intermediate education
- Is education in Pakistan free?
Education in Pakistan is free and compulsory for all children between the ages of five and sixteen, or up through grade ten, or what’s referred to as “matriculation” in Pakistan.
Key words: Compulsory Education, children, Free Education, matriculation
- How many schools are there in Pakistan?
According to Pakistan Institute of Education there are 243,479 primary, middle and secondary schools in Pakistan.
Note:- 1. Primary Include Pre-Primary, Mosque Schools and Non formal Basic Education
- It includes Public and Private Sector data.
Link Institutions 1992-93 to 2022-23
Key words: Number of Schools. PIE, Primary, Middle Secondary
- How many teachers are reported at high level schools in Pakistan?
The number of teachers is estimated to decrease to 1.476 million during 2022-23 from 1.485 million in 2021-22. This decline is mainly attributes to decline in high school teachers which is estimated to be 0.592 million in 2022-23 compared to 0.599 million in 2021-22.
Link Teacher 1992-93 to 2022-23
Key words: Number of Teachers, decrease, high, school
- What is student teacher ratio in Pakistan at primary level?
Pupil-teacher ratio at primary level in Pakistan was estimated as79.8 in 2022-23, as per data reported by PIE.
Source: PIE (link Table number of institutions, enrolment, and teaching staff and student teacher ratio)
Key words: PIE , Pupil-teacher ratio, primary, level, teaching staff, student, ratio.
- How many female teachers per School are there at primary level in Pakistan?
There are 4 female teachers per School serving at primary level for the year 2022-23 (E)
Source: PIE (link Table number of institutions, enrolment, and teaching staff and student teacher ratio)
Key words: Female Teachers, Schools, Teacher per school, primary, level.
- How many average number of students are enrolled at middle school in Pakistan?
In 2022-23 the estimated Pupil-School Ratio (PSR) at middle schools in Pakistan was 189 suggesting that each school on average accommodates about 189 students.
Source: PIE (link Table number of institutions, enrolment, and teaching staff and student teacher ratio)
Key words: Students, Middle Schools, Ratio
- How many teachers per middle school are there in Pakistan?
There are 9 teachers per each middle school as reported by PIE in 2022-23 (E).
Source: PIE (link Table number of institutions, enrolment, and teaching staff and student teacher ratio)
Key words: Teachers, Middle Schools, Ratio, Enrolment, Intuitions
- What is Pupil-School Ratio (PSR) at high School in Pakistan?
In 2022-23 the estimated Pupil-School Ratio (PSR) at high schools in Pakistan was 132, data suggest that there are 54 less student at high school compared to middle school.
Source: PIE (link Table number of institutions, enrolment, and teaching staff and student teacher ratio)
Key words: Pupil, High Schools, PSR, student, middle, data
- What is percentage of female teachers at High (matriculation) level in Pakistan?
61%
Source: PIE (link Table number of institutions, enrolment, and teaching staff and student teacher ratio)
Key words: Female Teachers, High Schools,matriculation
- How many level are for monitoring of SDG-4?
According to UNESCO there are three level for monitoring of SDG-4.
Source: UNESCO institute for Statistics.
Key words: UNESCO, monitoring, SDG-4, level
- Which province has the highest enrollment in primary schools?
Punjab has the highest enrollment in primary schools.
Key words: enrollment, primary, school,Punjab
- What are the main source agencies of education data provision in Pakistan?
The main Source Agencies for education data are:
| 1.Pakistan Institute of Education | 2.Provincial Bureaux of Statistics | 3.Federal/Provincial Directorate of education |
Key words: PIE, PBOS, FDE, PDE
- ISCED 2011 stands for?
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)
Key words: ISCED
- What are main sources of data on education?
There are multiple sources to collect and monitor education data:
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| i. Multiple indicator cluster surveys (MICS) | ii. Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) | iii. Labour Force Survey (LFS) | iv. Population and Housing Census | ||||
Key words: MICS, Demographic Survey, Labour, Labour Fource Survey
The quality of education can be improved by updating curricula, investing in teacher trainings, and promoting practical skills.
Key words: Quality, Curricula, Training, education
To promote gender equality in education, the government can invest in girls’ schools, incentivize families to send girls to school, and promote female teachers as role models.
Key words: Gender Equality, school, female teachers
- What is objective of UIS survey of formal education?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is main entrusted with responsibility of preparation of the Global Education Monitoring Report (GEMR). UIS through its annual survey on education collects and compiles education data from all member countries.
Key words: UNESCO, UIS, GEMR, Data, survey
- What is official list of bench mark indicators on education and SDG 4?
| Thematic area | Indicator |
| Early childhood | 4.2.2 Participation rate one year before primary education |
| Basic education | 4.1.1 Minimum proficiency learning |
| 4.1.2 Completion rate | |
| 4.1.4 Out-of-school rate | |
| Equity | Gender gap in upper secondary education completion |
| Quality | 4.c.1 Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level (Trained teacher) |
| Finance | 1.a.2 Proportion of total government spending on essential services (education) |
| FFA Government expenditure on education as a percentage of GDP |
Key words: Bench Mark, SDG, Equity, Equality, Finance
- How Education Management Information System (EMIS) is defined?
An education management information system (EMIS) lies at the heart of efforts to monitor progress towards the word’s education goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 4 SDG 4. EMISs can collect, store, process, analyze and disseminate education data at various levels as needed by education sectors and stakeholders. This data is used to support decision making, policy analysis and formulation, planning, monitory and management at all levels of and education system.
Source: UNESCO Institute for statistics
Key words: EMIS, SDG, Stakeholders, Monitory, Education Management, Information, System
Health
- How many health facilities are in Pakistan?
The national health infrastructure comprises of 1284 hospitals, 5520 Basic Health Units, 697 Rural Health Centers, 5584 Dispensaries, 798 Maternity & Child Health Centers and 417 TB centers, and the total availability of beds in these health facilities is estimated as 151,661.
Source: Provincial Health Directorates. LINK
Key words: Infrastructure, Maternity, Hospitals, Dispensaries, Beds, BHU, RHU, MCH
- How many hospitals are there in Baluchistan?
Balochistan has 140 hospitals and 530 dispensaries (reporting year 2022).
Key words: Balochistan, hospitals, dispensaries
- What is doctor population ratio in Pakistan?
The doctor population ratio/recommended for developing countries like Pakistan by W.H.O is 1 doctor for 1,000 populations. At this ratio the requirement of doctors in Pakistan for 241.5 million populations is 241,500 doctors.
Key words: Doctor, Population, Ratio, WHO
- How many nurses are registered in Pakistan?
127,855 nurses are registered in 2022.
Key words: registered, nurse
- What is the health ranking of Pakistan in 2023?
In February 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) ranked Pakistan 124th out of the 169 countries included in the survey published on, 22-Jul-2023.
Key words: WHO, Health Ranking.
- How many hospitals are in Pakistan?
According to Provincial Health Directorates, Pakistan has 1,284 Public hospitals in 2022.
Link table Health Institutions, Beds and Personnel (Progressive)
Key words: Health Directorates, Hospital
- How many LHVs were reported in 2022?
24,022 as per latest available data i.e 2022.
Key words: LHV
- How many beds are available for patient in health institutions in Pakistan in 2022?
151,661 as per latest available data i.e 2022.
Key words: Bed, health, institution
- What is the ratio of doctor to nurses in Pakistan?
As per reported data by Provincial Health Directorates, in Pakistan doctor to nurse ratio is about 2.2 as reported in 2022.
Key words: Doctor, Nurse, Ratio, Provincial Health Directorates
- How many Dental Doctors are registered by sex in 2022?
2,655 dental doctors were registered out of which 794 were males and 1,861were female dental doctor in 2022.
Key words: Dental Doctor, male, female
33. Can a child be immunized if he or she is sick? #
There is no major risk of adverse outcome if immunization is given during a minor illness. However, if a fever or other symptoms suggest a moderate or severe illness then child should not be vaccinated until the symptoms are improved.
Key words; Immunization, illness, Symptoms, vaccinated
- What are 12 major types of Preventable Diseases?
- Polio
- Tetanus (Lockjaw)
- Measles
- Diphtheria
- Pertussis (Whooping cough)
- Hepatitis B
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Childhood TB
- Diarrhea
- Typhoid
- Rubella
Key words: Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, Childhood TB, Diarrhea, Typhoid, Rubella
- What types of vaccinations are given to children between ages 0-11 months?
BCG, OPV-0, OPV-1, OPV-2, OPV-3, IPV, Pentavalent-1, Pentavalent-2, Pentavalent-3, Pneumo-1, Pneumo-2, Pneumo-3, Rota-1, Rota-2, Measles-1.
Key words: vaccination, BCG, OPV-0,, Measles-1. IPV
- What types of vaccinations are given to children between ages 12-23 months?
BCG, OPV-0, OPV-1, OPV-2, OPV-3, Pentavalent-1, Pentavalent-2, Pentavalent-3, Pneumo-1, Pneumo-2, Pneumo-3, Rota-1, Rota-2, Measles-2.
Key words: vaccination, Measles-2. , Rota-1,
37. How many visits are required to get a child fully immunized? #
6 visits.
Key words: Child, Immunization
Crime
- What is a Crime?
- Illegal activities
- An illegal act
- An unacceptable or very unreasonable act
Key words: illegal, Illegal, unacceptable, unreasonable act
- What is Share of crime reported in Sindh from overall reported cases in Pakistan?
The Share of crime in Sindh was 11% in 2022.
Key words: crime, Sindh
- Which province has the highest incidence of theft?
Punjab reported the highest incidence of theft with 220127 cases in 2022.
Key words: incidence, reports
- Which province has the highest incidence of Crimes?
Punjab reported the highest incidence of crime with 759,816 cases in 2022.
Key words: crime, incidence
- How many crime cases were reported in Pakistan?
According to Crime data reported by National Police Bureau, Islamabad. Total reported crimes in the country were 1,119,817 cases in 2022.
Key words: Crime, Police, Country, Number, National Police Bureau
- How many murders were reported in Pakistan as per latest data?
Over ten thousand (10,078) murders were reported in 2022 in Pakistan.
Source: Ministry of Interior, National police Bureau, Islamabad.
Key words: Murders, Ministry, Interior, police, National police Bureau
- Which province has highest number of crime in Pakistan?
Punjab has reported highest numbers of crime cases i.e 759,816 in year 2022 then KP reported with 185,366, Sindh reported 119,499 cases and Balochistan reported 19,443 cases respectively.
Source: National Police Bureau, M/O Interior.
Link: Crime reported by type and Province.
Key words: Punjab, crime, Police, National police Bureau
- Which province has 2nd highest cases of crime reported in Pakistan?
KP has 185366 2nd highest crime cases recorded in 2022.
Source: National Police Bureau, M/O Interior.
Link: Crime reported by type and Province.
Key words: crime, Police, KP, National police Bureau
- In which Province /Region of Pakistan kidnapping cases were highest?
Punjab has reported highest number of kidnapping cases i.e. 21961 during 2022
Source: National Police Bureau, M/O Interior.
Link: Crime reported by type and Province.
Key words: kidnapping, Police Bureau,
- How many Robbery cases are reported in Islamabad?
1,110 Robbery cases were reported as per National Police Bureau during 2022.
Source: National Police Bureau, M/O Interior.
Link: Crime reported by type and Province.
Key words: Robbery, Police Bureau, Islamabad.
- Which type of data are collected by NPB in respect of crime as reported in Pakistan?
Murder
Attempted Murder
Kidnapping/ Abduction
Rape
Dacoity
Robbery
Burglary
Cattle theft
Other theft
Others
All Reported
Key words: Murder, Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, Rape, Dacoity, Robbery, Burglary, Cattle theft, Other theft,
- Name the main source agency for crime statistics?
National Police Bureau Islamabad.
Key words: Police, Bureau
Traffic Accidents
- What is the main cause of road accidents in Pakistan?
Reckless driving is one of the leading causes of road accidents in Pakistan. Many drivers in the , are often seen driving at high speeds, dangerously overtaking other vehicles.
Key words: driving, road accidents, country, high speed, vehicles, drugs
- How many total no of road accidents were reported in Pakistan during 2022-23?
Over nine thousand (9,008) road accidents were reported in Pakistan during 2022-23.
Key words: road, accidents ,Pakistan
- How many people killed in road accidents in Pakistan?
5,286 persons were killed road accidents in 2022-23.
Key words: killed, road, accidents
- What is percentage of fatal and non-fatal accident in Pakistan?
In 2023, there were 48% fatal and 52% non-fatal accidents. The report found over speeding and reckless driving as the main causes of accidents.
Key words: fatal, non-fatal, accidents, speeding
- How many accidents are reported in Punjab for last year?
4,417 accident cases are reported in Punjab (2023).
Key words: accident, cases, Punjab
- How many accident cases are reported in Sindh?
709 accident cases are reported in Sindh (2023).
Key words: accident, cases, Sindh.
- How many fatal accidents are repoted in KhyberPakhtoonKhaw?
860 fatal accident cases are reported in KPK (2023).
Key words: fatal, accident, cases
Museum
- What is the importance of museum?
Importance of museum
Museums collect and preserve objects and materials of religious, cultural and historical value. They are a good source of peeking in the past. These museums help to preserve and promote our cultural heritage.
Key words: Museum, historical value, heritage, religious
- Where is Mohenjo-Daro located?
Mohenjo-Daro is located off the right (west) bank of the lower Indus river in Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan.
Key words: Mohenjo-Daro, Indus River, Larkana District, Sindh
- Which archaeological site is located near Sahiwal?
Harappa is one of the most famous archaeological sites of the Pakistan which is located 24 kilometres west of Sahiwal city in Punjab province. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are considered as the most ancient civilizations of Indus valley. In 2023, 114,432 tourists visited the Harappa site.
Key words: Harappa, Punjab, archaeological sites, Sahiwal city, ancient, civilizations, Indus valley, tourists, province
- What are the two most popular tourist attractions in Pakistan?
Major tourist attractions in Pakistan include the ruin of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, the Himalayan hill stations. Pakistan is home to several mountain peaks over 7,000 metres (23,000 feet), including K2, which draw adventurers and mountaineers from around the world.
Key words: tourist, attractions, attractions, Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, Himalayan Mountain, peaks, K2
Tourism:
- What is the difference between a tourist and a visitor?
A tourist is a visitor with a trip duration of at least one night, meaning that the arrival and departure occur on different calendar days.Also referred to as an “overnight visitor”.
Key words: tourist, calendar, night, trip,
- How many foreigners and national visitors visited Pakistan in 2022?
31,111 foreigners and 3,737,248 national visitors visited across the country in 2022.
Key words: foreigners, visitors, country
- Which Province attracts the most Foreign Tourists?
Sindh is the most popular destination for foreign tourists.
Key words: Sindh, destination, foreign, tourist
- What is the Annual Revenue Generated from Tourism in Gilgit Baltistan?
Gilgit-Baltistan Generates an annual revenue of approximately PKR 10 billion from tourism.
Key words: Revenue, tourism
Cellular Mobile Subscribers
- How many mobile subscribers are reported in Pakistan?
A total of 191.8 million cellular mobile connections were active in Pakistan in early 2023.
Key words: cellular, mobile, connection, subscriber
- Which is the largest cellular network in Pakistan?
Jazz
Among the dominant telecom players in the country, Jazz has the highest subscriber base and a very strong position.
Key words: telecom, player, country, subscriber, Jazz
- How many companies of cellular network are running in Pakistan?
Four cellular mobile operators
Currently there are four cellular mobile operators in Pakistan i.e. Telenor Pakistan, Pakistan Mobile Communication Limited (PMCL/Jazz), PTML (Ufone), and China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak/Zong) are providing services using GSM, WCDMA and LTE etc.
Key words: cellular, mobile, operator, Telenor ,Jazz,, Ufone, China Mobil, GSM,
Source: Cellular Mobile – PTA
- Which is the fastest cellular network in Pakistan?
Zong
The fastest mobile experience in Pakistan is with Zong
Our users on Zong’s network observe the fastest average download and upload speeds, measured across all generations of mobile technologies in Pakistan. This makes Zong the outright winner of both the Download Speed Experience and Upload Speed Experience awards.
Key words: Zong, speed, generation, technology,
- How many cellular subscribers are there in Pakistan?
The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan decreased from 190.44 million by end August 2023 to 189.77 million by end October.
Key words: cellular, subscriber, decreased, August, October
Social Statistics
- What is social statistics?
Social statistics refer to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data related to various aspects of society, including demographics, education, health, income, employment, and other social indicators.
Key words: social, statistics, collection, data, education, demographics, health, income, employment, indicators
- Where can I find social statistics for Pakistan?
Social statistics for Pakistan can be found in various sources such as government reports, statistical publications, surveys, and research studies conducted by national and international organizations. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (www.pbs.gov.pk) is a primary source for official statistics in Pakistan.
Key words: social, statistics, Pakistan, government, publications, research, studies, primary, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
- What are some key social indicators in Pakistan?
Key social indicators in Pakistan include population size and growth, literacy rate, gross enrollment ratio in education, infant and child mortality rates, poverty and income inequality measures, unemployment rate, and access to basic services like healthcare and clean drinking water. Visit ss webpage for more information.
Key words: social, statistics, Pakistan, education, indicators, population, growth, literacy rate, gross enrollment, infant, child mortality rates, poverty, inequality unemployment, healthcare, drinking water
- Are there any gender-specific social statistics available for Pakistan?
Yes, gender-specific social statistics are available for Pakistan, particularly in areas such as education, employment, Health, These statistics help to identify gender disparities and inform policies and programs aimed at promoting gender equality. The last Compendium of Gender Statistics 2019 was published in 2020.
Key words: gender, social, statistics, education, employment, Health
- Are social statistics available at the provincial or regional level in Pakistan?
Yes, social statistics are often disaggregated at the provincial or regional level in Pakistan to reflect variations in socio-economic conditions across different areas. (link)
Key words: social, statistics, Pakistan, socio, economic,
- What are the periodicity of social statistics publications?
Social statistics publications are updated on quinquennial basis. However, important variables are update regularly(monthly, quarterly & yearly).
Key words: social, statistics , publications
- Does Social Statistics Section conduct any survey?
Yes on adhoc basis
Key words: adhoc basis
- Can social statistics in Pakistan be used for research or academic purposes?
Yes, social statistics in Pakistan can be used for various research and academic purposes, including conducting studies, analyzing trends, developing policies, and contributing to the overall understanding of social issues and development challenges in the country.
Key words: Social, statistics , studies, trends, policies, social issues, development ,challenges
Police stations statistics
- How many police stations are operational in Pakistan?
In 2022, 707 Police stations are reported in Pakistan.
Key words: Police, station
- How many police stations are there in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)?
328 police stations are repoted in 2022.
Key words: Police, station
- How many police stations are there in Lahore?
84 Police Stations are reported in 2022
Key words: Police, station, Lahore
- How many police stations are there in Multan?
32 police station are reported in 2022
Key words: Police, station, Multan
- How many police stations are there in Faisalabad?
44 Police Stations are reported in Faisalabad
Key words: Police, station, Faisalabad.
Population:
- What is the total population of Punjab?
The population of Punjab is 128 million according to census 2023.
Key words: population, Punjab
- Which province has the highest population density?
Sindh has the highest population density among all provinces with 395/km2 as per census results 2023.
Key words: population, density, provinces
- Which province has the lowest population density?
Baluchistan is largest province of Pakistan by land area but has lowest population density i.e 42.90 km2 as per census results 2023.
Key words: population, Baluchistan, land, area, populated
- How we can estimate population density?
Population density = Number of persons / Total area (in Kms)
Key words: person, area, density Population
- What is the formula of sex ratio?
Sex ratio= Male / Female *100
Key words: Sex, ratio, Male, Female
- How we can estimate Dependency Ratio?
Dependency Ratio = (Population under 15 year + Population 65 years) *100
Population 15 to 64 years
Key words: Ratio, Population, Dependency
- What is the formula for index of aging?
Index of aging = Population of 65 years and above*100
Population under 15 years
Key words: Index, Population, index, aging
- What is the formula of child dependency Ratio?
Child Dependency Ratio = Population under 15 year *100
Population 15 to 64 years
Key words: Ratio, Population, Dependency
- What is the formula of old dependency Ratio?
Old Dependency Ratio = Population 64 year and above *100
Population 15 to 64 years
Key words: Ratio, Population, Dependency, old
- What is meant by total area reported?
Total area reported means the physical area of the village, deh or district etc. It includes cultivated area (net area sown + current fallow), cultureable waste, unculturable land and forest area.
Key words: Area, village, deh, district, cultureable, unculturable
- What is meant by forest area?
Forest area means the area of any land classed or administered as forest under any legal enactment dealing with forests. Any cultivated area which may exist within such forest should be excluded and shown under the heading cultivated area.
Key words: Area, forests, land
- What is meant by total cropped area?
The sum of total area sown during Kharif and Rabi season during a given year including Zaid kharif and Zaid Rabi in summer & winter season.
Key words: Area, Kharif, Rabi, season
- What is meant by not available area for cultivation?
The land absolutely barren: roads, canals, tanks, beds of rivers, torrents and ravines, sites of villages, houses hills, mountains, sand dunes, and all land devoted to uses alien to agriculture.
Key words: barren, roads, canals, tanks, beds of rivers, torrents
- What is meant by culturable waste?
All cultivable land not actually cultivated. It should include all grazing and other land not included under forest.
Key words: Land, Forest
- What is meant by cultivated area?
Cultivated area means the land currently being used for agricultural purposes including land under crops, orchards as well as current fallow. It is the area net sown plus current fallow.
Key words: Area, Cultivated, Agriculture, crops, orchards
- What is meant by current fallow?
The part of the cultivated area which has not been used for cropping during the year under reference but for which the total vacant period does not exceed three crop seasons. The land remaining vacant for more than three successive seasons should be shown under the head “Cultivable Waste”.
Key words: Area, Cultivated, Season
- What is meant by net area sown?
The area which has been sown at least once in a year. It will include area under crops, fruit, vegetable etc.
Key words: Crop, Sown, Area, Vegetable
- What is meant by area sown more than once?
The difference between the total cropped area and net sown.
Key words: Crop, Sown, Area
