“Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound. My job is to bring out in people & what they wouldn’t dare do themselves“
Maryam Nawaz’s Two Years as CM: 23 Private University Bills Passed,...
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...
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...
Data journalism takes center stage in GIJN’s latest investigative guide
By Khalid Khattak
The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) has launched a comprehensive guide to investigative journalism, offering valuable insights into various approaches and techniques.
One...
Data reveals private institutions dominate Punjab’s 2024 Matric and Inter exams
By Khalid Khattak
LAHORE: Recent results of secondary school (Matric) and higher secondary (Intermediate) exams from all nine Punjab exam boards reveal a striking trend:...
Exploring Pakistan’s annual external trade trends
By Khalid Khattak
Welcome to the fourth episode of Data Discoveries!
Government departments regularly release reports and publications that serve as valuable sources of data and...
Using data to investigate Pakistan Railways
By Rana Tanveer
Welcome to the third episode of our Data Discoveries series. After exploring pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. and transgender education data of...
Mapping Higher Education in Pakistan
By Khalid Khattak
The link to my research and data-backed investigative story “Mapping Higher Education in Pakistan,” published in MIT Technology Review Pakistan was unfortunately...
Pedestrian Fatalities: Unpacking the Data Story
By Khalid Khattak
Welcome to the second episode of the Data Discovery series. In this post, we will delve into some datasets on pedestrian casualties...
Revealing patterns in transgender education data
By Khalid Khattak
In the premiere episode of our new “Data Discoveries” series, we'll dive into a small dataset to uncover fascinating insights and explore...
Sentiment analysis of Imran Khan’s interview in TIME Magazine
By Khalid Khattak
Social media, particularly Twitter, is abuzz with news of former Prime Minister Imran Khan being featured on the cover of Time Magazine....
Why are college teachers leaving jobs?
By Khalid Khattak
During the last six years on average 12 college teachers were removed from services every month as they quit their jobs without...
Pakistan contributes the most in Careem’s global 1 billion rides
Data Stories Report
Careem, the region's leading multi-service platform, has announced the achievement of the milestone of completing one billion rides with Pakistan contributing the...
October by-elections: Imran Khan wins most seats in “Khan vs All”...
By Numan Wahab & Khalid Khattak
While Imran Khan's win against a 13-party coalition–Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)–in October's by-elections for seven of the eight seats...





















