Pakistan’s IT and telecom export remittances posted another strong performance in April 2026, showing continued growth despite fluctuations earlier this year. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country earned $423 million from IT and telecom exports in April 2026. The figure was 2.4 percent higher than the $413 million recorded in March 2026. It also marked a sharp 33 percent increase from $317 million in April 2025.
The latest data highlights steady demand for Pakistani technology services in global markets. It also reflects the sector’s growing role in bringing foreign exchange into the country.
During the first 10 months of FY2025-26, Pakistan’s cumulative IT and telecom export remittances reached $3.811 billion. In comparison, the sector generated $3.146 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year. This shows an overall growth of 21 percent.
Momentum Builds After Early Volatility
The sector had already shown signs of recovery in March 2026. Export remittances jumped to $413 million from $365 million in February, posting a 13 percent month-on-month increase.
Before that rebound, the industry faced two straight months of decline. In February 2026, exports dropped 3 percent from $374 million recorded in January. Meanwhile, January exports had fallen 14.5 percent from December 2025’s $437 million.
Even with the slowdown at the start of 2026, the long-term trend remained positive. March 2026 exports stood 21 percent higher than the $342 million recorded in March 2025. Similarly, February 2026 exports also stayed above the $306 million reported in the same month last year.
Industry experts believe several factors are driving the sector’s growth. Rising global demand for Pakistani IT services continues to support exports. At the same time, freelancing income has increased, while more local tech firms are securing international contracts.
The latest figures further strengthen the IT sector’s position as one of Pakistan’s leading services export industries. The sector also remains an important source of foreign exchange earnings for the country.
