Chief Secretary launches official website of NWFP Bureau of Statistics

September 10, 2003

On September 10th 2002, the Chief Secretary of NWFP, Mr. Shakil Durrani, formally launched the official website of NWFP Bureau of Statistics (www.nwfpbos.sdnpk.org), which contains the essential development statistics of the province. The website has been developed by Sustainable Development Networking Program of IUCN Pakistan.

This website contains the district-wise statistical analysis of NWFP, searchable by its 24 districts and graphical presentation. Categories include education; electricity; employment; health; industries; irrigated and forest areas; land utilization; yield per hectare; population; roads; post offices; rural drinking water and telephones. Online publications include the development statistics and district-wise socio-economic indicators of NWFP and FATA. A map of NWFP; the organizational setup of the Bureau of Statistics, its publications, contact information and related links are also available on this site.

A briefing was also given to Mr. Shakil Durrani by Mr. Mohammad Mujib Khan Head, IUCN Sarhad Program, which was also attended by Secretary Environment, Mr. Khalid Sultan, Director General EPA, Dr. Bashir Khan and other government functionaries.

The chief secretary was informed of the various IUCN Pakistan initiatives in NWFP, particularly Program Support for Northern Pakistan (PSNP) and Sarhad Provincial Conservation Strategy (SPCS) Phase-IV. Responding to the proposal for government ownership of and contribution to the SPCS Mid-Term Review, the Chief Secretary maintained that government would play its due role and provide all possible support to the process.