Muhammad Asim Saddiqi 
Islamabad: In October 2025, Pakistan’s local IT sector achieved a record export value of $386 million for the first time. According to data from the State Bank, the sector’s annual export growth rate was 17%, while the month-on-month growth for October stood at 5.5%.
The State Bank also reported that IT exports were valued at $366 million in September 2025. Over the first four months of the current fiscal year, IT exports reached $1.4 billion, an increase from $1.2 billion during the same period last year, reflecting a 20% year-on-year growth.
Experts attribute this surge in export volume to the 35–50% retention limit in foreign currency accounts, which has encouraged reinvestment. Additionally, the stability of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar has boosted exporter confidence.
Pakistani IT companies are also expanding their services across the Middle East, North Africa, and European markets, further contributing to the sector’s growth.
