Pakistan's IT Exports Reach a Historic Record of $4.5 Billion

IT Exports Surge by 29% in FY2025–26 as Pakistani Digital Services Gain Global Recognition

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Information Technology (IT) sector has achieved a historic milestone by strengthening its presence in global markets and significantly boosting foreign exchange earnings. During the fiscal year 2025–26, Pakistan's IT exports reached a record US$4.5 billion, representing a 29% increase compared to US$3.475 billion recorded in the previous fiscal year.

Key Drivers Behind the Record Growth

According to economic and IT experts, rising global demand for Pakistani digital services and successful expansion into new international markets have been the primary factors behind this remarkable achievement.

• Growth Across Multiple Segments: Strong performance in software development, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Software as a Service (SaaS), and mobile gaming significantly contributed to the surge in IT exports.
• Expansion into Asia-Pacific Markets: Pakistani IT companies expanded beyond traditional markets by increasing their presence in Japan, Singapore, and other Asia-Pacific economies, leading to higher export revenues.
• SMEs Driving Innovation: Small and medium-sized technology enterprises (SMEs) played a crucial role by successfully entering new international markets and strengthening Pakistan's digital export ecosystem.

Experts' View

Experts believe this exceptional growth reflects increasing international confidence in Pakistan's IT industry and digital services. They say the expanding global footprint of Pakistani technology companies is strengthening economic ties and represents a positive sign for the country's long-term economic growth.