Naseer Ahmed, Director Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) – Exclusive Talk to APP

#PBS #NaseerAhmed #APPInterview #LabourForceSurvey #WorkforceData #PakistanEconomy #DigitalGovernance #ITPotential #OverseasPakistanis #EvidenceBasedPolicy In an exclusive talk to APP, Naseer Ahmed, Director at the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), discusses the importance of the Labour Force Survey in understanding the country’s workforce dynamics. He explains how the survey provides insights into employment, unemployment, and sector-wise workforce distribution, supporting informed policy decisions. He highlights that reliable labor data helps government institutions design effective strategies for skilled and educated individuals, both domestically and internationally. He also notes the strong potential of Pakistani youth, particularly in IT and professional sectors, and acknowledges the positive contribution of overseas Pakistanis to the national economy. Naseer Ahmed further emphasizes the role of digital systems and dashboards developed by PBS in improving price monitoring and economic indicators. According to him, accurate and timely statistics play a key role in strengthening governance and enabling effective decision-making.