Pakistan IT census is set to be conducted for the first time as the federal government moves to build a comprehensive national database of the country’s digital workforce. The initiative aims to strengthen policy-making and improve planning in the IT sector.
According to official sources, the Pakistan IT census will be carried out through joint coordination between the Ministry of IT and the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The survey will collect detailed information on digital skills across the country.
The Pakistan IT census will include data on freelancers, software professionals, video editors, and call centre employees. Authorities will also categorize the skill levels of workers in the call centre industry for better workforce analysis.
Officials say this initiative will help the government create a reliable national database for the first time. The Pakistan IT census is expected to fill a long-standing gap in accurate data about the country’s digital economy.
The collected data will assist policymakers in designing targeted programs for skill development and employment generation. It is also expected to support Pakistan’s growing IT export sector.
Authorities believe that the Pakistan IT census will play a key role in improving overseas job opportunities for skilled professionals by providing verified data to international employers and organizations.
Experts view this step as an important milestone in Pakistan’s digital transformation journey, helping the country better understand and utilize its young IT talent.
