Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports have reached a record $4.5 billion during the fiscal year 2025-26, marking significant growth from $3.475 billion in the previous fiscal year as the country’s technology sector continues to expand globally.
The increase was driven by Pakistani technology companies, particularly small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which strengthened their presence in international markets and diversified their export destinations beyond traditional markets in the United States and Europe.
Technology firms have increasingly expanded into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, including markets such as Japan and Singapore, helping boost demand for Pakistan’s digital services.
The growth was supported not only by software development but also by emerging segments including Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and gaming, which have contributed to the sector’s rising export earnings.
Nagesh Devata, Senior Vice President and Head of APAC at Payoneer, said the growth reflects continued global demand for Pakistan’s digital services and the industry’s efforts to diversify revenue streams across multiple international markets.
He added that payment platforms are helping Pakistani technology exporters by providing multi-currency solutions, allowing businesses to receive payments in major currencies, including the US dollar, euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, Japanese yen, and Singapore dollar.
Industry experts believe that continued market expansion, digital innovation, and increasing participation of technology companies in global markets will further strengthen Pakistan’s IT export sector in the coming years.
