KARACHI: Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports recorded significant growth during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27, reaching $1.246 billion, while exports also registered an increase on both monthly and yearly bases in September.
According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s IT exports increased by 18% year-on-year during the July–September period.
Pakistan’s IT exports amounted to $435 million in September 2026. The figure represented a 10% increase compared with the previous month and an 18% rise compared with September last year.
According to the central bank’s figures, IT exports totalled $1.246 billion during the first three months of FY2026-27, from July to September, marking an 18% increase compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
The report also highlighted the IT sector’s significant contribution to Pakistan’s services exports. According to the provided figures, the sector recorded a trade surplus of more than $1 billion, while IT accounted for 46% of the country’s total services exports.
The continued growth in IT exports is considered an important development for Pakistan’s economy and its foreign exchange earnings. If the trend continues, the sector could further strengthen export revenues and help Pakistani companies expand their presence in international digital markets.
