Pakistan's digital and technology sectors have shown significant growth in FY 2024-25, with IT exports reaching $2.825 billion, reflecting the country's strengthening digital economy.
The IT sector maintained the highest trade surplus among services, highlighting its importance in stabilizing Pakistan's external account.
While the startup ecosystem in Pakistan has made progress, challenges such as limited venture capital and underdeveloped infrastructure outside major cities persist.
Despite ambitions to integrate AI across various sectors, Pakistan's readiness, as per the IMF's AI Preparedness Index, shows deficiencies in infrastructure and skills development.