BUREAU OF STATISTICS, PUNJAB

Abstract

The Bureau of Statistics, Punjab, operates as the principal agency for statistical data management within the province. Functioning under the Planning and Development Department, BOS Punjab is tasked with the comprehensive collection, processing, and dissemination of statistical information. This data is disseminated through periodic publications and digital platforms, ensuring accessibility and transparency. BOS Punjab’s mandate, as defined by the National Statistical Council, encompasses the collection of provincial-level data, coordination, and support of statistical activities across Punjab, and liaison with the Federal Statistical system. The organization is also responsible for preparing and diffusing provincial indicators by collecting data from various institutional sources and conducting new censuses and surveys. The Bureau’s Head Office is situated in Lahore, supported by a network of 9 divisional and 7 district field offices across the province, ensuring extensive reach and data coverage.