Pakistan’s IT Exports Exceed USD 4.5 Billion in FY26

Pakistan's information technology (IT) exports surpassed USD 4.5 billion during fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting continued growth in the country's digital economy and expanding access to international markets beyond the United States and Europe.

 

IT export earnings increased from USD 3.475 billion in the previous fiscal year, extending the sector's steady growth throughout FY26.

 

Pakistani small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) also strengthened their presence in Asia Pacific (APAC) markets, including Japan and Singapore, reducing their dependence on traditional markets in the US and Europe.

 

Alongside software development, high growth segments such as Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Software as a Service (SaaS), and gaming continued to gain momentum, supported by Pakistan's skilled and cost-effective workforce.

 

According to Nagesh Devata, Senior Vice President and Head of APAC at Payoneer, the sector's growth reflects strong international demand for Pakistan's digital services and the industry's efforts to diversify revenue across multiple global markets.

 

He added that expansion into APAC markets requires businesses to navigate different payment systems, increasing the importance of reliable cross border payment solutions. Payoneer has enhanced its support for Pakistani exporters by offering multi currency payment services, 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.