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Pakistan’s tech sector: From outsourcing hub to global innovation partner

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18.06.2025

The global technology landscape is undergoing a massive shift. As businesses across the world rapidly digitize operations, demand for agile, cost-effective, and high-quality IT services is surging. In this evolving landscape, Pakistan’s tech industry is no longer just a silent contributor – it is becoming a formidable player on the global stage.

A Sector on the Rise

Over the past decade, Pakistan’s IT industry has steadily evolved from a peripheral service provider into a dynamic, multifaceted engine of growth. With exports crossing the $2.5 billion mark and growing annually, Pakistan is now one of the fastest-growing digital economies in the region.
What was once seen as an outsourcing hub is transforming into a hub of innovation.

This growth is not incidental. It is the result of a young, tech-savvy population, a thriving startup ecosystem, and an expanding pool of skilled developers, engineers, and designers. Government’s support through favorable policies, tax exemptions, and the Special Technology Zones initiative has also played a critical role in nurturing this ecosystem.

Pakistan’s real strength lies in its human capital. With over 60% of the population........

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