ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Sunday that IT exports, including earnings from freelancers and IT companies, reached over $3.5 billion during July-April, with IT services alone accounting for $3.14bn.
She said the country is moving “steadily towards the vision of a Digital Pakistan, where technology supports the economy and ensures inclusive growth. Our IT sector’s trade surplus is the highest among all service sectors, at around $2.3bn”.
Speaking to the media, Ms Khawaja said Pakistan transitioned “from the brink of economic collapse to a trajectory of sustainable growth and digital transformation” under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Just over two years ago, she said, Pakistan faced serious economic challenges, including fears of default, falling exports, and low investment. However, she added, strong government efforts helped improve the overall economic condition.