Islamabad, October 20, 2025 — Pakistan has achieved its highest-ever monthly IT exports, reaching $366 million in September, marking a historic milestone for the country’s technology sector. The figure represents a 25.3% increase year-on-year from $292 million in September 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT).
Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad announced the achievement on X (formerly Twitter), describing it as a landmark moment for Pakistan’s digital economy:
“The country’s IT/tech exports have hit an all-time monthly high of $366 million in September 2025.”
The MoITT reported that ICT export remittances climbed to $1.06 billion during July–September FY2025, up $180 million from $877 million recorded in the same period last year — a 21% year-on-year growth.
Key Growth Drivers
A recent report by Topline Securities attributed this surge to several structural and macroeconomic factors, including:
- Global client expansion: Pakistani IT firms have broadened their international presence, particularly across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
- State Bank policy reforms: The permissible retention limit for IT exporters in specialized foreign currency accounts was increased from 35% to 50%, enabling greater operational flexibility.
- Equity Investment Abroad (EIA) policy: Export-oriented IT companies can now invest up to 50% of their retained earnings abroad, helping them acquire stakes in global ventures.
- Currency stability: The stabilization of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has encouraged exporters to repatriate higher portions of profits.
Topline noted that Pakistan’s 12-month average monthly IT export stood at $326 million, underscoring the significance of September’s record performance.
Sectoral Confidence and Future Outlook
According to a Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) survey, 62% of IT companies currently maintain specialized foreign currency accounts to manage global operations efficiently.
The government has set an ambitious target of $5 billion in IT exports for FY2026, aligning with Pakistan’s broader strategy to position IT as a core pillar of economic recovery and foreign exchange generation. Topline Securities projects 18–20% annual growth in IT exports, driven by increased digital adoption, investment liberalization, and expanding regional partnerships.
As Pakistan continues to attract foreign investment in technology and digital services, this record achievement signals renewed investor confidence and reinforces the nation’s emergence as a competitive global tech hub.
