Pakistan Eyes $5.5 Billion in IT Exports and $44 Billion in Remittances for FY2027

Pakistan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its economy by expanding technology exports, attracting foreign remittances and introducing reforms aimed at reducing its dependence on external financing. The government has set ambitious targets of $5.5 billion in information technology (IT) exports and $44 billion in workers’ remittances for the fiscal year 2026–27, highlighting the growing […]
Pakistan’s Freelancing Sector Sees Sharp Rise in Export Earnings

Pakistan’s growing freelance economy has recorded another significant milestone, with freelancers earning $352 million in export receipts during July and August of FY27. According to data from the State Bank of Pakistan, the figure represents a 44% increase compared with the $244 million earned during the same period a year earlier. The latest numbers highlight […]
Pakistan’s IT Exports Maintain Strong Momentum as Sector Targets $10 Billion

Pakistan’s information technology sector has continued to expand, with IT exports recording significant year-on-year growth during the opening months of the new fiscal year. According to data shared by Topline Securities, Pakistan’s IT exports reached $394 million in August 2026, marking a 17% increase compared with August last year. The latest figure takes the country’s […]
Pakistan’s IT Exports Surpass $4 Billion, Marking a New Milestone for the Digital Economy

Pakistan’s technology sector has achieved a historic milestone, with information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services exports crossing the $4 billion mark for the first time. According to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country earned $4.184 billion from IT exports during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025-26, […]
IT Export Income Under Scrutiny: Tribunal Reopens Rs51 Million Tax Case

A recent decision by Pakistan’s tax tribunal has brought attention to the complexities surrounding the taxation of IT export earnings. In a case involving more than Rs51 million in foreign remittances, the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) has sent the matter back for reassessment, offering temporary relief to the taxpayer while raising broader questions about […]
Pakistan’s Services Exports Rise Sharply, Led by Strong IT Sector Growth

Pakistan’s services sector has shown impressive growth in the ongoing fiscal year, highlighting a gradual but important shift in the country’s economic structure. According to recent official data, services exports increased by 18.38 percent during the first eight months of fiscal year 2026, reaching $6.46 billion compared to $5.46 billion in the same period last […]