Pakistan IT Industry Association

Industry Overview

A snapshot of the scale, connectivity and momentum behind Pakistan's technology sector — the people, exports and growth shaping a digital economy.

IT & ITeS in Pakistan

Pakistan’s IT industry continues to grow, innovate and create global impact – driving exports, empowering talent and building the digital future.

US$3.812 B

FY 2024-25 ICT Services Exports

US$4.6+ B

FY 2025-26 ICT Services Exports

US$ 15 B

Government FY 2029-30 Target

Exports of Telecommunications, Computer & Information Services

Official sources: State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26

US$437 M

Record Monthly ICT Export High

US$2.911 B

ICT Trade Surplus

US$856.3 M

Freelance Export Remittances

Pakistan's telecommunications, computer and information services exports reached a provisional US$4.60 billion in FY 2025-26, compared with US$3.812 billion in FY 2024-25. The US$5 billion figure should therefore be presented as the government's target, not the actual outcome

Pakistan Digital & Telecom Indicator

241.49 M

Official Population

2023 Population & Housing Census; latest official count

Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

207.22 M

Telecom Subscribers

As of March 2026

Source: PTA, reported in Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26

160.9 M

Broadband Subscribers

As of March 2026; 64.2% penetration

Source: PTA, reported in Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26

57%

Population Using the Internet

HIES 2024-25; official survey measure

Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, HIES 2024-25

75,000+

Annual IT Graduate Pipeline

Latest official planning/administrative statement

Source: Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26

71.6%

Smartphone Share of Mobile IMEIs

As of March 2026; not household ownership

Source: PTA, reported in Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26

Spectrum Auction Completed

5G Status

Auction held 10 March 2026; commercial rollout was still forthcoming

Source: MoITT and Ministry of Finance official statements

Size of Industry

Official sources: State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26

ICT Services
Export Revenue
US$ 4.6 B
Registered IT/ITeS
Companies
34,420
Freelancers in
Pakistan
2.3 M+
Companies in Software
Technology Parks
350+

Government Target for ICT Services Exports

US$ 15.0

Industry Target

FY 2024-25

Primary references include the State Bank of Pakistan “Exports and Imports of Goods and Services” statistical sheet, Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 (Information Technology chapter), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority figures reproduced in the Economic Survey, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Census/HIES indicators, and official MoITT releases.

ICT Exports Growth Trends(FY)

FY 2024–25 to FY 2025–26

YoY Growth

+20.7%

Strong and consistent growth in Pakistan's ICT exports.

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