Pakistan’s IT exports reach record $4.5 Billion in FY2025-26

Key points:

• Pakistan’s IT exports reached approximately $4.5 billion in FY2025-26.
• Exports increased from $3.475 billion recorded a year earlier.
• Pakistani technology firms expanded into Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan and Singapore.
• Software, BPO, SaaS and gaming emerged as key growth segments.
• Industry leaders credited the growth to Pakistan’s skilled and competitive workforce.
• Payoneer expanded support for exporters through multi-currency payment solutions.

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports reached approximately $4.5 billion during fiscal year 2025-26, marking a record high as technology companies expanded beyond their traditional markets in the United States and Europe.

Official data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed that IT exports maintained steady growth throughout the fiscal year. The sector generated $4.5 billion, compared with $3.475 billion in FY2024-25.

Asia-Pacific emerges as a key market

Pakistani small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) increasingly targeted Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets, particularly Japan and Singapore, as part of efforts to diversify export destinations.

The expansion reduced dependence on traditional markets and opened new opportunities for technology companies across the region.

Software, BPO and gaming drive growth

The IT sector continued to benefit from demand for software development services.

At the same time, high-growth segments such as Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and gaming expanded their global presence.

Industry experts attributed the growth to Pakistan’s young, skilled and cost-competitive workforce, which continues to provide digital services to international clients.

Payoneer highlights expanding opportunities

Nagesh Devata, Senior Vice President and Head of APAC at Payoneer, said the sector’s performance reflected sustained international demand for Pakistan’s digital services.

He added that Pakistani businesses were increasingly focusing on building diversified revenue streams across multiple global markets.

However, he noted that expansion into Asia-Pacific also requires businesses to navigate different payment systems and financial regulations.

Payoneer said it continues to support Pakistani exporters through multi-currency payment solutions, allowing businesses to receive and manage payments in major currencies, including the US dollar, euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, Japanese yen and Singapore dollar.

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