In a significant bright spot for Pakistan’s economy, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry has demonstrated remarkable performance in the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year (July to September).
According to the latest data, ICT exports reached an impressive $1.057 billion during this quarter. This represents a substantial increase of $180 million, or 20.5%, when compared to the same period last year.
The strong momentum was also visible in the monthly figures. In September 2025 alone, ICT exports hit $366 million, marking a 25.3% rise from September 2024.
However, the most crucial indicator of the sector’s health is its trade surplus. The ICT industry achieved a robust trade surplus of $953 million between July and September 2025. This is a significant 24.6% jump from the $765 million surplus recorded during the same timeframe last year.
These figures are particularly important as the ICT industry remains the single largest contributor to the trade surplus within Pakistan’s services sector, providing vital support to the nation’s foreign exchange reserves.
