Pakistani freelancers are significantly increasing their contribution to the global freelancing market, recording more than 50 percent growth in foreign exchange earnings from services provided to international clients.
According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), freelancers in computer and IT services earned $856 million by the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2025–26, compared to $567 million during the same period last year. This represents an increase of $289 million.👍
In countries where freelancing and remote work are growing sources of foreign exchange, this becomes more than just a technical inconvenience—it turns into an economic constraint. Reduced productivity means lower earnings, less competitiveness in global markets, and potentially fewer opportunities for job creation.
“However, Amin cautioned that persistent internet slowdowns are undermining the productivity of freelancers and online workers, despite their increasing contribution to the economy through foreign exchange earnings and job creation.”
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