Summary Pakistan’s IT exports reached a nine-month high of $435 million in September 2026, up 19% year-on-year, while the government targets $10 billion in annual exports by FY2028-29.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports rose 19% year-on-year to $435 million in September 2026, reaching their highest level in nine months, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The central bank reported a 10% month-on-month increase in IT export earnings during September, reflecting continued growth in the country’s technology services sector.
During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, from July to September, IT exports totalled $1.25 billion.
The SBP data also showed that annual IT export earnings increased by 20% over the past year, rising from $4 billion to $4.8 billion.
Government sets $10 billion export target
Under its Uraan Pakistan plan, the government aims to increase IT exports to $10 billion by the end of fiscal year 2028-29.
Achieving this target would require sustained growth in technology services, stronger international market access and continued expansion of Pakistan’s digital economy.
