IT & BPO
$4.5B+ in exports, ~29% YoY growth, 10-year tax holidays in STZs.
FY2025-26 exports
YoY growth
STZ tax holiday
How big is the it & bpo opportunity in Pakistan?
Pakistan's fastest-growing export sector: IT/ITeS exports hit $4.5–4.6bn in FY2025-26, up roughly 29% year-on-year, with monthly exports crossing $400M for the first time in December 2025.
Why is it & bpo attractive right now?
An inaugural Digital FDI Forum in Islamabad secured $700M+ in pledged commitments. Special Technology Zones (STZs) offer a 10-year income tax exemption plus customs and sales tax exemption on capital goods — among the most aggressive incentive packages in the country.
What incentives are available?
10-year income tax holiday in Special Technology Zones; 10-year customs/sales tax exemption on capital goods; turnover and property tax exemptions.
What should investors watch for?
Talent retention and currency volatility are the main operational risks rather than regulatory ones — this is the most liberalized sector in the country.
Who's already investing in it & bpo?
This is arguably the most 'pitch-ready' sector for African tech and BPO-minded investors: it's Pakistan's most globally competitive services export and the fastest-growing export-diversification story in the economy.
Keep exploring
Ready to explore Pakistan?
Schedule a private consultation with our partners. We review your commercial objectives, navigate regulatory pathways, and outline an actionable entry roadmap.
All discussions and disclosures are protected under strict bilateral confidentiality.