ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports of services rose 16.77 per cent during the first five months (July–November) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, buoyed mainly by growth in information technology and related sectors.
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Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics shows that services exports reached $3.833 billion during July–November, up from $3.283 billion in the same period last year. In rupee terms, the exports grew by 18.42 per cent to Rs1.081 trillion from Rs913.145 billion.
Monthly performance displayed consistent growth, with July recording an 18.27pc rise, followed by increases of 8.41pc in August, 14.85pc in September, 17.61pc in October, and 22.26pc in November. Key drivers included telecommunications, computer, and information services, which collectively rose 18.51pc to $1.799 billion. Other business services grew 24.01pc to $816 million, transport services increased 2.76pc to $372 million, and travel services climbed 9.15pc to $322 million.
Meanwhile, imports of services also increased by 12.78pc to $5.146 billion, led by transport ($2.093 billion) and travel ($1.487 billion). As a result, the services trade deficit widened slightly to $1.312 billion from $1.279 billion in the same period last year.
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The data highlights the growing role of Pakistan’s services sector, particularly IT and business services, in supporting economic growth and foreign exchange earnings.