Pakistan IT exports break $400m monthly barrier

January 20, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s information technology and ICT exports reached a historic milestone in December 2025, crossing the $400 million mark in a single month for the first time, emphasizing the sector’s growing role in the country’s services-led growth.

According to figures shared by Khurram Schehzad on his X account, December exports climbed to a record $437 million, showing a robust 23% month-on-month increase compared to $356m in November 2025.

On a year-on-year basis, IT and ICT exports rose 26% from $348m recorded in December 2024, highlighting sustained demand for Pakistani technology services in global markets.

The strong monthly performance also lifted cumulative exports for the first half of FY26. During 1HFY26, ICT exports reached $2.24bn, marked a 20% increase compared to the same period last year.

This growth has positioned ICT as the largest and most consistent contributor within Pakistan’s services exports basket.

The latest data reinforces the expanding footprint of Pakistan’s tech economy, driven by software development, IT-enabled services, and digital freelancing.

Policymakers and industry participants view the continued upward trajectory as a positive signal for foreign exchange inflows, job creation, and the broader digital transformation agenda.

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