Islamabad / Karachi: Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) – the IT Industry Association – has expressed its optimism on the fact that Pakistan’s IT and ITeS exports have reached an all-time monthly high of $386 million in October 2025, registering a 17% year-on-year and 5% month-on-month increase, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
This record-breaking performance is a direct result of consistent, exporter-friendly initiatives and policy advocacy efforts by the IT industry – and, their continued engagement with SIFC, MoITT, PSEB, Tech Destination Pakistan, FBR and SBP – proving that the right public-private synergy and whole-of-nation approach can unlock rapid, sustainable growth in the knowledge economy.
The IT industry now stands as a true pillar of Pakistan’s economic stability and future prosperity. It contributes over 47% of total services exports and nearly 11% of overall national exports; remains the only major export category delivering consistent double-digit growth; brings in high-value foreign exchange with almost zero import intensity and serves as a critical buffer against commodity price shocks and traditional export volatility.
P@SHA believes that with a few more fiscal and policy interventions the IT exports and foreign direct investment in the IT sector can further increase manifold. Some of the interventions required include automation of capital repatriation process, decrease in capital gains tax and resolution of remote worker issue, ease of doing IT business in the country, improvement in visa processing specially UAE and further investment in the digital communication infrastructure.
Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), stated: “The $386 million October figure is tangible proof that pro-exporter policies work. When the government and the State Bank removed friction and trusted the private sector, our companies responded with record remittances and aggressive global expansion. We now urge policymakers to build on this success by announcing a multi-year policy roadmap that includes, 10-year tax certainty post-2026, and streamlined visa regimes for international clients and talent, and investment in internet infrastructure. With the right policy continuity, Pakistan can confidently target $10 billion in annual IT exports by 2030.”
