The Quantum Index of Large-Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) dashboard offers a comprehensive overview of Pakistan’s industrial production trends, with 2015–16 set as the base year (Index = 100). Developed and visualized by Gallup Pakistan Digital Analytics, this dashboard aims to simplify complex production data into actionable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals.
The dashboard presents five key analytical dimensions:
Quantum Index Trend – Tracks the overall performance of large-scale industries over time, reflecting expansion or contraction in output.
Production Volatility – Analyzes Month-on-Month (MoM) growth to detect fluctuations in manufacturing, highlighting short-term changes and potential instability.
Contribution to Production – Breaks down the role of individual sectors (e.g., textile, food, chemicals) in the overall industrial output, offering clarity on which sectors drive growth.
Recovery Status – Compares industrial performance before and after the COVID-19 pandemic to assess the pace and extent of recovery across sectors.
Year-on-Year (YoY) Change – Provides annual comparisons to evaluate long-term growth or decline in industrial activity.
The visualizations are user-friendly and designed to facilitate easy interpretation and trend recognition. While Gallup Pakistan has curated and designed the dashboard, the data itself is officially sourced from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)—ensuring accuracy and reliability.
This tool is a step toward making government data more accessible, enabling better decision-making through transparency and timely insights into Pakistan’s manufacturing sector. Users can visit the PBS website for further details.