Pakistan has announced a significant surge in its information technology exports, reaching an impressive USD 3.8 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25, driven by a consistent 20% average annual growth over the last five years. The announcement was made at the prestigious GITEX Global 2025 technology exhibition, where the nation is actively courting international investment for its burgeoning digital economy.
Addressing the audience at the Pakistan Pavilion, Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Commerce, Rana Ehsan Afzal Khan, attributed this success to transforming the country into an innovative and competitive digital hub, according to official information released today ,He underscored that Pakistan is ranked among the top five freelance economies globally, boasting a vast, youth-driven digital talent pool with nearly two-thirds of its population under the age of 30.
‘Our tech professionals are delivering cutting-edge digital solutions to clients across the globe,’ Mr. Khan stated, emphasizing the quality of the country”s human capital.
This year”s presence at the major tech event is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Commerce, through TDAP, and the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, through PSEB and Ignite Technology Fund. The Pakistan Pavilion is currently featuring 26 prominent IT firms and 10 startups showcasing their innovations at North Star Dubai.
Looking ahead, Mr. Khan announced the forthcoming PIXS Expo 2026 in Lahore, which will be the nation”s inaugural international technology exhibition of its scale. He also pointed to the recent success of the GLOBE Summit 2025, which attracted premier global e-commerce players, including representatives from Alibaba.
‘Our message to the world is clear: Pakistan is open for innovation, open for investment, and open for collaboration,’ the Coordinator affirmed. He extended a formal invitation to international investors and partners to explore the numerous opportunities within Pakistan’s thriving technology ecosystem.
The Coordinator praised the organizers-TDAP, PSEB, Ignite, and the Trade Office in Dubai-for orchestrating the country”s successful participation. He encouraged the exhibitors to act as digital ambassadors, forging new partnerships to highlight Pakistan”s technological prowess and contribute to the vision of a globally competitive and innovative Digital Pakistan.