Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) exports climbed to a historic $386 million in October 2025, marking a 17% year-on-year and 5% month-on-month increase, according to official figures.
The performance stands well above the 12-month average of $332 million and marks the fifth consecutive month of annual growth, reflecting rising global demand and Pakistan’s expanding international client base.
Economists and analysts believe this impressive momentum is closely linked to China’s expanding role in Pakistan’s digital transformation, especially under CPEC Phase II, which prioritizes technology, connectivity, human-resource development, and innovation partnerships, Gwadar pro reported on Wednesday.
As Pakistan works to deepen its presence in software development, global outsourcing, and cloud-based services, Chinese support has emerged as a central pillar.
New digital infrastructure, enhanced connectivity, and strengthened talent pipelines created through Sino-Pak cooperation are increasingly viewed as key drivers of export growth. Chinese tech leaders, including Huawei and ZTE, have played a fundamental role in shaping Pakistan’s next-generation IT workforce. Through AI training labs, cloud-computing programs, and long-standing university collaborations, they have trained thousands of young Pakistani professionals in advanced digital skills that are in growing global demand.