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Pakistani Freelancers Hit Record $1.76B in FY26
Pakistani freelancers earned a record $1.76 billion in foreign exchange in fiscal year 2025-26, a 78% increase year-over-year. The surge highlights the growing role of remote work in Pakistan's economy. Freelancing platforms and IT exports continue to drive this growth.
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The 78% jump underscores Pakistan's potential as a tech talent hub, but infrastructure and policy gaps remain barriers to sustaining this momentum.
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