Pakistan IT exports surge 18 percent to USD1.25 billion in 1QFY27

IT exports from Pakistan recorded a strong performance in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2027, touching USD1.25 billion and marking an 18 percent increase compared to USD1.06 billion during the same timeframe last year.

Consistent performance across monthly figures

The upward trajectory remained visible throughout the opening months of the fiscal year. Information and Communication Technology exports hit USD435 million in September 2026 alone. This figure represented a 19 percent jump year-on-year and a 10 percent increase month-on-month, representing the highest monthly level seen in nine months.

Exports stayed above USD390 million during each of the first three months of FY27. While the month-on-month expansion in September was partly aided by a higher number of working days, the overall numbers point to a steady growth trend for the external account.

Breakdown of sectoral segments

Computer services remained the dominant driver, making up nearly 86 percent of the total figure at USD1.07 billion for the quarter. Software consultancy and freelancing served as the primary contributors to this segment.

• Software consultancy and freelancing accounted for nearly 56 percent of total ICT exports.
• Both key segments registered growth exceeding 20 percent.
• Freelancing showed exceptional strength in September 2026, rising 32 percent year-on-year.
• Telecommunications services contributed USD177 million, bolstered by call centre exports that grew 24 percent.

Why it matters

This steady expansion reinforces the technology sector as a reliable performer within the country’s external account. Maintaining this momentum relies on whether the industry can build upon its established strengths in computer services and freelance work.

What Happens Next

Stakeholders will monitor whether monthly figures maintain their footing above the USD390 million threshold and if software consultancy and freelancing can sustain their growth rates over the remainder of the fiscal year.

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