Pakistan’s IT exports increased by 20 percent year-on-year to reach $2.6 billion during the first seven months of fiscal year 2026, according to a report released by Topline Research.
In January 2026 alone, IT exports stood at $374 million, showing a 19 percent increase compared to the same month last year. However, exports declined by 14 percent compared to December, mainly due to seasonal trends and delayed payments from some international markets, analysts said.
Net IT exports, which are calculated after subtracting sector-related imports, reached $314 million in January. This represents a 12 percent year-on-year increase and highlights the sector’s growing role in strengthening Pakistan’s external accounts.
The government has set a target of $5 billion in IT exports for FY26. However, Topline Research expects total exports to reach around $4.5 billion by the end of the fiscal year, reflecting growth of 18 to 20 percent compared to $3.8 billion recorded in FY25.
Under its medium-term development plan titled “Uraan Pakistan,” the government aims to increase annual IT exports to $10 billion by FY29. To meet this goal, the country would need an average annual growth rate of around 27 percent over the next three years.
Analysts believe that achieving this target will require consistent policy support, better digital infrastructure, and stronger coordination between the government and the private sector. They say maintaining global competitiveness in software development and freelance services will be key to sustaining long-term growth in IT exports.
