Pakistan's IT and computer-services exports hit a record $4.6 billion in FY2026, up 21%, and freelancers earned a record of about $1.76 billion. The United States is the main market for software services, but industry bodies have warned that internet slowdowns, a national firewall and VPN restrictions since 2024 raise costs.
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Freelancers' export earnings reached a record $1.76 billion in FY2026, a 78% increase
IT services are Pakistan's fastest-growing export and are largely sold to US clients, so they tie Pakistan's growth to US demand and digital-trade rules. Connectivity and data policies also feature in US concerns about internet freedom.
