Karachi: (RightNow) Pakistan’s IT exports increased by 19% in September, reaching $435 million, marking a 9-month high.

The State Bank reports a 10% monthly increase in IT exports. In the first quarter of the current fiscal year, IT exports reached $1.25 billion.

The central bank stated that from September last year to this September, IT exports rose by 20%, increasing from $4 billion to $4.8 billion.

These exports are crucial for Pakistan’s economy as the IT sector plays a significant role in the country’s development.

It is noteworthy that the government has set a target to increase IT exports to $10 billion by the fiscal year 2028-29 under the Udaan Pakistan Plan.