Pakistan’s IT exports continued their steady growth in FY26, reaching nearly $3 billion during the first eight months of the financial year. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), inflows from IT and IT-enabled services rose to $2.97 billion from $2.48 billion in the same period last year, marking a 19.6% year-on-year increase.
However, monthly exports have shown a declining trend in recent months, dropping from $437 million in December 2025 to $374 million in January and $365 million in February 2026. Analysts attribute this slowdown to the ongoing US–Israel conflict with Iran, which has affected the global economy and delayed expansion plans for many IT companies.
Exports to the US and Gulf markets have also been impacted by regional tensions, making Pakistan’s ambitious FY26 export target of $5 billion more challenging to achieve. If the current monthly pace continues, Pakistan may reach approximately $4.5 billion in total IT exports by the end of the financial year.
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