Exports of services grow 19pc in FY26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s services exports rose by 18.81 per cent in the outgoing FY26, driven largely by higher earnings from the information technology sector, according to official data. The steady expansion of services exports since the start of FY26 contrasts with mixed trends in merchandise shipments. Data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed that services exports increased to…
Pakistan's services exports increased by 18.81% in the fiscal year 2026 (FY26), driven primarily by the IT sector, according to official data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The services exports rose to $10.04 billion, up from $8.45 billion in the same period last year. In rupee terms, services exports climbed 19.33% to Rs2.815 trillion in FY26 from Rs2.359 trillion in FY25.
Imports of services grew by 5.6% to $11.9 billion in FY26, primarily driven by transport and travel. The trade deficit in services narrowed by 33.38% to $1.894 billion in FY26, compared to $2.843 billion in the previous year.
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