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Introduction |
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Collection, compilation and dissemination of data on various socio-economic
sectors is the primary function of FBS. These data are collected from
primary and Secondary Sources. The primary data are collected through
different surveys such as Labour Force Survey (LFS), Household Integrated
Economic Survey (HIES), Pakistan Integrated Household Survey (PIHS),
Pakistan Demographic Survey (PDS) etc. Secondary data such as Foreign Trade
Statistics, Industrial Statistics, Transport and Communication Statistics,
social statistics, agriculture Statistics, Environment statistics etc. are
collected from the records of concerned Ministries/Departments. Demand for
data is increasing tremendously and that too in computer readable form on
computer tapes/diskettes etc. Such demands are made mainly by various
Government/Semi-Govt., Non Government Organization (NGOs), Research
Institutions, and Universities etc. within and outside the country.
The previous
policy adopted by FBS for data supply was that aggregate level data
(tabulation) was provided to the users free of charges and this practice
will continue. However special tabulation in the required computer readable
format would be supplied to users on demand, with charges to be
deposited in the government treasury. In case of demand for the sensitive
information /data, the same may be supplied with the prior approval of the
Federal Statistics Authority i.e. Secretary, Statistics Division.
In this age
of information technology, the researchers/user are extending their demands
for data at micro level. Consequently FBS has revised its data dissemination
policy as under:-
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Level/Format of Data to be supplied
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To maintain the confidentiality of
statistical data, the micro level data may be supplied on tapes/diskettes
after removing the micro-level identification only after publication of
report. |
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Terms and Conditions for Data
User/Researcher |
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The user shall provide an
undertaking that the data collected from FBS will not be supplied to any other
person/organization either free of cost or on payment. |
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The user shall acknowledge the
source of data and supply copies of the research work/articles
(published/unpublished) to FBS. |
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III. |
Confidentiality of Information |
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It will be ensured that the
statistics supplied will not disclose in any way the identity and state of
affairs of any individual, firm or institution in strict compliance of the
General Statistics Act, 1975. |
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VI. |
Cost of Data |
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Data collection, compilation and its processing involve
huge cost. Therefore, it has been decided that the data users (other
than government agencies) must share the cost of data. The charges of data to be
recovered from users are given in the following schedule. The amount will be
deposited in the Government treasury by the user and a copy of the challan/receipt
will be provided to FBS. The user will also supply diskettes/magnetic tapes
etc. to FBS for collecting the data. |
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A user in the foreign country may remit the charges as
per schedule given hereinafter. The amount in US Dollar may be transferred
to:
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK NEW YORK SWIFT CHASUE33 A/C NO. 0011684586 of National
Bank of Pakistan 100 WALL Street NEW YORK Routing No. 026004721 SWIFT
NBPAUS33. For further credit to National Bank of Pakistan Main Branch
Islamabad Swift NBPAPKKAA021 to be credited to Head of Account
C 024 - GENERAL ADMN. RECEIPTS - STATISTICS
C 02401 - SALES OF CENSUS PUBLICATIONS
C 02470 - OTHERS
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SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
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Type of Data |
Semi Govt. /Private,
Educational & Research Institutions |
Individual Researches &
Students |
International Agency, NGOs
and Foreign Mission |
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Local
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Foreign (US $) |
Local (Rs.) |
Foreign (US $) |
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Survey data set (per Survey per year) |
Rs. 3000/- |
1000/- |
40 |
5000/- |
200 |
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Foreign Trade data set:
(Export/Import Country by Commodity or
commodity by country) |
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For one - two months/quarter |
Rs. 3000/- |
1000/- |
50 |
2000 |
100 |
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For one - two years |
Rs. 4000/- |
2000/- |
55 |
3000 |
150 |
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For three- five years |
Rs. 5000/- |
2500/- |
90 |
5000 |
250 |
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Price Data, per data set of
Consumer Price Index (CPI) & Sensitive Price Index
(SPI) or Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for one month. |
Rs. 200/- |
100/- |
10 |
500/- |
30 |
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Other Misc. data or survey tables in piece
meal
(Per table per year) |
Rs. 200/- |
100/- |
10 |
300/- |
30 |
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The amount paid by a Foreign user
in US $ includes cost of diskettes and postal charges.
The request from individual students should be made through Vice chancellor
or Head of the Departments concerned.
Cost of data in terms of US$ is subject to change with the change of exchange rate in terms of Pak. Rupee. |
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Deposit of Sale Procedures |
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The Payment in Pak rupees and the Bank Draft in Foreign
exchange received from a foreign user from abroad will be deposited to the
Government Treasury/National Bank of Pakistan, Main Branch, Islamabad under
the appropriate Head of Accounts as under:
C 024 - GENERAL ADMN. RECEIPTS
C 02401 - SALES OF CENSUS PUBLICATIONS
C 02470 - Statistics - OTHERS |
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Data supply free of Cost |
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The data will be supplied free of cost to Govt.
Departments, Govt. Controlled Research Institutions Like PIDE, NIPS, State
Bank of Pakistan, Universities and UN/International Organization like UN
Statistics Division, IMF, ECO, OIC, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, ESCAP,
and UNESCO. |
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The FBS may supply micro data set on floppy diskettes on
complimentary basis to any individual researchers/organization with the
approval of competent authority on “Data Exchange Basis” or “Joint Research
Analysis Purpose”. |
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