ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology sector posted its strongest monthly performance on record in December 2025, with exports climbing to $437 million, according to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The latest figure surpasses the previous monthly high of $386 million recorded in October 2025 and reflects a year-on-year increase of around 25 percent compared to December 2024, when exports stood at $348 million. Month-on-month, IT inflows rose by more than 22 percent from $356 million in November.
SBP data shows that cumulative IT exports during the first half of the current financial year, from July to December, reached $2.23 billion, up from $1.86 billion in the corresponding period last year, representing growth of nearly 20 percent.
Industry participants attribute the sustained momentum to policy continuity and expanding market access. IT exporter Dr Noman Said said consistent government measures have supported stable growth and encouraged firms to scale operations and diversify their export base.
He added that Pakistani technology companies are increasingly targeting Gulf markets while strengthening the export of emerging digital services in established destinations to boost overall volumes.
The freelance segment has also played a growing role in supporting export inflows. Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) Chairman Ibrahim Amin said the expanding freelancer workforce has become a key contributor to IT-related remittances, supported by training programs run by public institutions and non-governmental organizations.
With six months remaining in the financial year, industry estimates suggest that Pakistan’s IT exports could reach between $4.2 billion and $4.5 billion if the current pace is maintained.
