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Two neighbors, two very unequal AI bets

By Khalid Khattak In February, India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed neighbors, held separate events focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The contrast between the announcements made...

Maryam Nawaz’s Two Years as CM: 23 Private University Bills Passed, None for Public

By Khalid Khattak LAHORE: During nearly two years of the Maryam Nawaz Sharif led Punjab government, not a single bill to establish a new public...
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What makes this AJ earthquake visualization work?

By Khalid Khattak Welcome to our new series “DataViz Decode”, where we break down compelling charts and graphics to uncover the design choices, data insights,...

Data Journalism: Lessons from Helsinki’s year without traffic deaths

By Numan Wahab Data journalism is all about uncovering truths through numbers, transforming raw data into meaningful stories that inform, engage, and inspire audiences. A...

How numbers show UAE’s non-oil trade boom

By Khalid Khattak For decades, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was known for its oil wealth. The discovery of oil in the mid-20th century fueled...

Advocacy project brings silent stories into the spotlight with data

By Khalid Khattak LAHORE: Milestone Society for the Special Persons, with support from the European Union, concluded its impactful anti-terrorism advocacy initiative with a closing...

Learn to spot journalistic stories in everyday data

By Khalid Khattak The Geo News article titled "Tax collection via electricity bills surges to Rs490bn in FY25" by senior journalist Mehtab Haider is a...

What can one million robots teach us about data journalism?

By Khalid Khattak For students of journalism and working reporters alike, here’s a simple reminder: big numbers aren’t just headlines — they’re stories waiting to...

Data points to a hidden threat in the semiconductor boom

By Khalid Khattak For journalists, numbers aren't just background noise; they're in fact the driving force behind compelling stories. When used well, data doesn’t just...

Using data to give a policy statement a real meaning

By Khalid Khattak In May 2025, I covered a story that began like so many others–with a minister’s statement. In Pakistan’s Punjab province, the provincial...