ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology (IT) export sector reached a new milestone in fiscal year 2025-26, with exports surpassing $4.5 billion, reflecting strong global demand for the country’s digital services and a growing shift toward new international markets beyond the United States and Europe.
According to data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Pakistan exported approximately $4.5 billion worth of IT products and services during FY2025-26, up sharply from $3.475 billion recorded in the previous fiscal year, marking another year of uninterrupted growth for the sector.
The expansion comes as Pakistani small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) increasingly diversify their global footprint by entering high-potential Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets, particularly Japan and Singapore, reducing their traditional dependence on Western markets.
Besides conventional software development, Pakistan’s rapidly growing digital economy is being driven by emerging sectors such as Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and the gaming industry, supported by a young, skilled and cost-competitive workforce serving international clients.
“This strong momentum reflects sustained global demand for Pakistan’s digital services and highlights a growing industry focus on building resilient, multi-market revenue streams,” said Nagesh Devata, Senior Vice President and Head of APAC at Payoneer.
Industry experts note that expanding into Asia-Pacific markets also presents new operational challenges, particularly in managing diverse payment systems and cross-border financial transactions.
To support Pakistani exporters during this expansion, financial technology company Payoneer is strengthening its services by enabling businesses to receive and manage payments in multiple global currencies, including the US dollar, Euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, Japanese yen and Singapore dollar.
The enhanced multi-currency payment infrastructure is expected to help Pakistani IT companies simplify international transactions, improve cash flow management and accelerate their expansion into new global markets.
With record export earnings and increasing diversification, Pakistan’s digital economy is emerging as one of the country’s fastest-growing export sectors, reinforcing its role in boosting foreign exchange earnings and strengthening the national economy.
