Pakistan IT exports recorded a strong 21 percent increase in March 2026, reaching $413 million, according to a new report on Pakistan IT exports issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The growth highlights continued momentum in the country’s technology and IT-enabled services sector despite global economic uncertainty.
According to the SBP data, IT exports rose by 13 percent compared to February 2026, showing a steady month-on-month improvement. The report also noted that Pakistan’s IT exports increased by 20 percent during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, reaching $3.39 billion in total.
Officials and industry experts link this growth to Pakistan’s expanding presence in international markets, especially in the Gulf region. More Pakistani IT companies are now securing contracts in software development, freelance services, and call center operations abroad.
The government has set an ambitious target of $5 billion in IT exports for the current fiscal year. Experts believe the sector could even reach around $4.5 billion if current momentum continues. Long-term planning under the national economic roadmap aims to push IT exports up to $10 billion by 2029.
The SBP report further highlights that IT and IT-enabled services, including computer services and call center operations, continue to remain one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing export sectors. During the first seven months of FY24–25, exports in this category crossed $2.17 billion, compared to $1.72 billion in the same period last year.
Industry analysts say the growth reflects increasing global demand for remote digital services and Pakistan’s growing skilled freelance workforce. However, they also emphasize the need for better infrastructure, stable internet access, and improved ease of doing business to sustain long-term expansion.
With continued policy support and global outreach, Pakistan’s IT sector is expected to remain a key driver of foreign exchange earnings in the coming years.
