In Islamabad, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced that Pakistan’s ICT exports reached a record $4.6 billion for the fiscal year 2025‑26, which concluded in June, representing a 21 percent rise over the previous fiscal year.
Monthly ICT exports amounted to $416 million in June, reflecting a 23 percent increase from June 2025, and the government reported an ICT trade surplus of $3.9 billion, up 18 percent compared with FY2024‑25.
These figures highlight the swift expansion of Pakistan’s technology sector, now the nation’s largest services exporter and a vital source of foreign exchange, as Islamabad aims to diversify its export base beyond traditional industries like textiles.
This growth is driven by increasing global demand for software development, business process outsourcing, and other digital services, coupled with government initiatives to promote technology exports and attract investment.
“This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our freelancers, startups, IT companies, and the Pakistani government’s investments in creating an environment conducive to sustainable development,” Khawaja posted on X.
The rise was propelled by strong performance across software development, business process outsourcing, the gaming industry, and Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS), a subscription‑based model that delivers software over the internet rather than selling downloadable programs, according to Pakistani state media.
Pakistani technology firms also boosted export earnings by expanding access to Asia‑Pacific markets such as Japan and Singapore.
The expansion into the Asia‑Pacific region marks a diversification of Pakistan’s tech exports beyond traditional markets in North America, Europe, and the Gulf, as local firms seek new customers for software, outsourcing, and other digital services.
The South Asian country aims to stabilize its economy under a $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) program by concentrating on export growth and attracting investment.
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