About Ittela

Ittela (اتلا) means "information" in Urdu. This website provides data-driven research and analysis on Pakistan's economy, modeled on Our World in Data.

Our Approach

Every claim on this website is backed by data from primary sources. We prioritize:

  • Transparency: All data sources are cited and linked
  • Accuracy: Numbers come directly from official datasets, not estimates or interpolations
  • Clarity: Complex economic topics are explained for a general audience
  • Honesty: We explicitly state what the data cannot tell us

Data Sources

Our primary data sources include:

  • World Bank Open Data
  • State Bank of Pakistan
  • International Monetary Fund
  • Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
  • Asian Development Bank

Topics We Cover

Our research spans nine key areas of Pakistan's economy:

  • Growth & Productivity
  • Public Finance
  • Trade
  • Investment
  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Human Development

Contact

For questions, corrections, or feedback, please reach out via the contact information provided.