Pakistan’s services exports rise 22.6% to $2.72Bn on IT earnings
- Pakistan’s services exports rose 22.6% to $2.72 billion in July–September FY27.
- Telecom, computer and information services exports grew 17.7% to $1.246 billion.
- Pakistan’s services imports rose 16.32% to $3.55 billion in the quarter.
- Pakistan’s services trade deficit edged down 0.33% to $832.16 million.
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — Pakistan’s services exports grew 22.6% year on year to $2.72 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27, up from $2.22 billion, driven largely by higher earnings from information technology. The sector has grown without a break since the fiscal year began in July.
In September alone, services exports rose 15.35% to $929.87 million from $806.14 million a year earlier, led by telecommunication, computer and information services.
IT leads the gains
Exports of telecommunications, computer and information services reached $1.246 billion in July to September, up 17.7% from $1.059 billion, according to State Bank of Pakistan data reported by Dawn on Nov. 8. In September, they rose 18.21% to $435 million from $368 million.
Exports of other business services grew faster, up 27.98% to $622 million in the quarter from $486 million. Transport services exports increased 9.66% to $295 million.
Imports rise, deficit steady
Services imports grew 16.32% to $3.55 billion in the quarter, from $3.05 billion, with transport the largest category, followed by travel. In September, imports rose 26.38% to $1.21 billion.
The services trade deficit edged down 0.33% to $832.16 million for the quarter. In September, however, it widened by 84% year on year to $282.76 million.
Building on fiscal 2026
The quarter follows a strong fiscal 2026, when services exports rose 18.81% to $10.04 billion from $8.45 billion. In rupee terms, they climbed 19.33% to Rs2.815 trillion.
Services imports rose a slower 5.67% in fiscal 2026, to $11.93 billion from $11.29 billion, according to the data reported by Dawn.
The growth in services contrasts with mixed trends in goods shipments, Dawn reported. Its uninterrupted run since July is based on official data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
What it means for buyers
Double-digit growth in both IT and other business services exports shows Pakistan’s delivery base scaling across tech and other business services, not just software. Buyers looking beyond India and the Philippines can treat the country as a growing option for IT and back-office work.
Companies weighing information technology outsourcing (ITO) or business process outsourcing (BPO) in the country can compare providers on OA’s list of the top BPO companies in Pakistan.
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