Pakistan’s IT Exports Maintain Strong Upward Momentum

Pakistan’s technology exports are maintaining strong momentum as the country records a sharp rise in IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) remittances. During the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year 2026 (July–September), IT exports, including computer and call center services, surged to $1.057 billion, reflecting a nearly 20 percent increase compared to $876 million in the same period last year.

Fresh data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) shows the sector’s remarkable resilience despite broader economic headwinds. In September 2025 alone, IT export remittances climbed 25 percent year-on-year to $366 million, up from $292 million in September 2024. On a month-to-month basis, exports also rose 8 percent, moving from $337 million in August 2025 to $366 million in September.

With consistent growth, IT now dominates Pakistan’s services exports, accounting for almost half of total sector earnings. The industry’s strong performance follows an all-time high of $3.223 billion in FY 2023–24, which marked a 24 percent jump from $2.596 billion in FY 2022–23.

Analysts attribute this sustained expansion to global demand for software development, IT-enabled services, and freelance expertise sourced from Pakistan. “Despite short-term dips, IT remittances continue to gain traction as firms diversify markets and expand outsourcing contracts,” a recent research note observed.

Experts say technology exports have become a vital lifeline for Pakistan’s external account, particularly as traditional service sectors like transport and travel remain stagnant. Policymakers are now under increasing pressure to accelerate IT growth through business-friendly reforms.

Proposed initiatives include tax incentives, simplified payment processes, and stronger digital infrastructure. Industry leaders believe that with steady policy support, Pakistan’s IT exports could surpass $5 billion annually, creating a reliable path toward long-term foreign exchange stability.