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Pakistan Development Forum
Driving sustainable development through strategic initiatives and digital transformation
Vision, Mission & Values
What We Strive For
Governance & Leadership
- Action
- Supporting
- Responsibility
Major Initiatives
Digital Transformation
Implementing technology-driven solutions for efficient governance and development
Our Insights
Explore comprehensive analysis and data on Pakistan's demographics, economy, climate, and history.
Minorities in Pakistan
Non-Muslim communities contributing to Pakistan's judiciary, sports, arts, and armed forces despite being less than 4% of population.
Key Highlights
- Population: Less than 4% of total population
- Judiciary: Significant representation in legal system
- Sports: Notable contributions in various sports
- Arts: Influential presence in entertainment industry
- Armed Forces: Service in Pakistan military
- Trend: Continued cultural and professional contributions
Overseas Pakistanis
9-11 million Pakistanis living abroad, forming one of the world's largest diasporas with significant economic and professional contributions.
Global Distribution
- Middle East: Largest concentration of workers
- Europe: Significant communities in UK and beyond
- North America: Growing professional presence
- Professionals: Doctors, engineers, IT specialists worldwide
- Students Abroad: Thousands pursuing higher education
- Scholarships: Government and private funding opportunities
Population Growth
Rapid population increase from 132M (1998) to 251M (2024) creating challenges in employment, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Challenges & Projections
- Growth Rate: One of the highest in South Asia
- Urbanization: Rapid migration to cities
- Youth Bulge: Over 60% under age 30
- Resource Pressure: Strain on water, energy, housing
- Employment: Need for 1.5 million new jobs annually
- Education: Challenge to improve literacy and skills
Remittance Challenges
Delays in international money transfers due to compliance checks, correspondent banking issues, and operational bottlenecks affecting overseas Pakistanis.
Causes & Solutions
- Main Causes: Compliance checks and banking regulations
- Impact: Delays in family support and investments
- Official Channels: State Bank registered remittance companies
- Solutions: Digital systems and regulatory improvements
- Sender Tips: Complete documentation and track transfers
- Scale: Billions in annual remittances affected
COP-30 & Climate Crisis
Pakistan's position at COP-30 as a climate-vulnerable nation advocating for climate justice, finance, and adaptation support despite minimal emissions.
Pakistan's Stance at COP-30
- Vulnerability: Top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries
- Emissions: Less than 1% of global greenhouse gases
- Key Demands: Climate finance and adaptation support
- Fossil Fuels: Advocacy for equitable transition
- Alliances: Collaboration with G77 and developing nations
- Outcomes: Push for implementation of previous commitments
APS Attack 2014
The Army Public School Peshawar attack highlighted the need for national unity and stronger security measures against extremism.
Lessons & Way Forward
- Casualties: 149 killed, including 132 children
- Key Lessons: National unity against terrorism
- Response: National Action Plan implementation
- Prevention: Enhanced school security nationwide
- Education Reform: Curriculum review and peace education
- Memorial: Annual remembrance and solidarity events
Census 2023 Analysis
First digital census in South Asia revealing population of 240M, urbanization trends, provincial distributions, and linguistic demographics.
Key Findings
- Total Population: ~240 million
- Urbanization: 38.8% (93.75 million urban)
- Provincial Share: Punjab 52.87%, Sindh 23.05%, KP 16.91%, Balochistan 6.17%
- Top Cities: Karachi 20.03M, Lahore 13M, Faisalabad 3.8M
- Languages: Punjabi 38.98%, Pashto 18.15%, Sindhi 14.31%
- Literacy: 60.65% (Punjab 66%, Balochistan 42%)
Karachi Municipal History
Karachi's local government evolution from the 1846 Board of Conservancy to the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, reflecting urban growth.
Historical Timeline
- 1846: Board of Conservancy established
- 1933: Karachi Municipal Corporation (8 wards)
- First Mayor: Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta
- 1948: Council dissolved post-independence
- 1960: 94 union committees under Basic Democracies
- 1972: Renamed Karachi Metropolitan Corporation
- Growth: Population from 247,058 (1931) to 20M+ (2023)
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Contact Numbers
Office Phone
Phone: 0213-5210711
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Office Hours
Monday - Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
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Our office is located 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA.