Pakistan’s IT exports reach second-highest monthly level at $435 million

Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports reached their second-highest monthly level on record in September 2026 rising to $435 million according to official figures.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports reached their second-highest monthly level on record in September 2026 rising to $435 million according to official figures.

The data showed that IT exports increased by 18% compared with September last year. On a month-on-month basis exports also grew by 10% highlighting continued growth in the country’s technology services sector.

Pakistan’s IT industry has become an important source of foreign exchange with software development digital services and other technology-related exports contributing to the national economy.

The latest figures follow a strong performance in the previous financial year. Pakistan recorded IT exports worth $4.6 billion in fiscal year 2025–26 marking a significant milestone for the sector.

Official data showed that IT exports increased by 20.6% year-on-year during that financial year. In comparison the country’s IT exports stood at $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2024–25.

The upward trend has continued into the current financial year. During the July–September quarter of 2026 Pakistan’s IT exports reached approximately $1.25 billion.

Exports during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026–27 rose by 18% compared with the corresponding period a year earlier according to the reported figures.

The September performance reflects the sector’s continued expansion and its growing contribution to Pakistan’s export earnings. Sustaining this momentum will be important for increasing foreign exchange inflows and strengthening the country’s position in international technology markets.

The latest figures place IT among the country’s significant export sectors and point to continued opportunities for Pakistani technology companies to expand their services in overseas markets.