Pakistan’s information technology sector continues to deliver steady growth as new figures reveal a strong surge in digital services exports for October 2025.
Official data shows that IT exports rose by 17 percent year-on-year, demonstrating the sector’s expanding global footprint and increased demand for Pakistani expertise.
The latest numbers indicate that Pakistan earned $386 million in IT exports during October 2025, up from $333 million recorded in the same month last year. According to Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Shahzad, this represents the highest month-on-month increase so far, highlighting growing confidence in the country’s digital capabilities.
Between July and October, Pakistan’s overall IT exports reached $1.44 billion. During the same four-month period last year, the country had earned $1.2 billion, marking a significant improvement. This rise is attributed to sustained global demand for services in software development, digital operations, and remote technical support.
The data shows that telecommunications, computer services, and information services continue to lead the growth trend. These categories form the backbone of Pakistan’s digital economy, offering a competitive edge internationally and helping stabilize export earnings despite fluctuations in other sectors.
Officials say the performance reflects increasing specialization within the domestic IT landscape. Local companies are expanding into cloud services, cybersecurity, business process outsourcing, and high-value software solutions, allowing them to secure contracts from North America, the Middle East, and European markets.
The same period also showed strong performance in the broader services sector. From July to October, Pakistan earned over $3 billion from a range of service-based exports. These included transport, travel, construction, insurance, business services, financial operations, and logistics. The report suggests that the services sector is becoming an increasingly important pillar of Pakistan’s export economy.
Economic analysts believe that continued growth in digital services can help Pakistan diversify export revenues, reduce pressure on traditional sectors, and improve foreign exchange reserves. They note that targeted policy reforms, improved ease of doing business, and better payment flows for freelancers have contributed to the sector’s momentum.
Pakistan’s technology industry is now seen as a key driver for long-term economic stability. With global demand for digital transformation rising, the country’s IT exports are projected to continue their upward trajectory, provided the government sustains policy support and strengthens infrastructure needed to meet international standards.
