Pakistani freelancers earn $959 million in 10 months, up 49% year-on-year

Pakistani freelancers generated $959 million in export earnings during the first 10 months of FY2025-26, marking a 49% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

The earnings, recorded under the computer and information services sector, rose from $642 million during July-April of the previous fiscal year, reflecting an increase of $317 million.

The growth came despite multiple local and global challenges and saw Pakistani freelancers outperform counterparts in India, China, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries during the period.

Pakistan Freelancers Association CEO Dr Imran Batada attributed the increase to the growing participation of Pakistani freelancers on global platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr and various social media platforms.