Pakistan, July 19 -- Pakistan's IT, IT-enabled services, and freelancing exports hit a record $4.6 billion in fiscal year 2024-25, showing a 26.4% growth over the previous year. Services contributed $3.8 billion, while freelancing and remote work earned $779 million-an impressive 90% jump. Despite this success, industry leaders say government support remains insufficient.

IT and Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja credited the growth to a unified national strategy focused on five key areas: global positioning, talent and infrastructure investment, policy support, stable high-speed internet, and digitalization efforts. She highlighted that over 350,000 youth have been trained through partnerships with institutions like PSEB, Ignite, NAV...