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Pakistan's IT Exports Surge 23%, Set for Top Three

1/21/2026

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In December 2025, Pakistan's information technology (IT) and telecom exports rose to $437 million, up 23% from November.
That December figure was over 25% higher year-on-year.
For the first half of the fiscal year, IT exports totaled $2.236 billion, up 19%.
The sector now accounts for 10.8% of total exports, a record high.
Analysts say government support could push IT exports into Pakistan's top three export categories in coming years.

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Story summary

In December 2025, Pakistan's information technology (IT) and telecom exports rose to $437 million, up 23% from November.
That December figure was over 25% higher year-on-year.
For the first half of the fiscal year, IT exports totaled $2.236 billion, up 19%.
The sector now accounts for 10.8% of total exports, a record high.
Analysts say government support could push IT exports into Pakistan's top three export categories in coming years.