Amid a digital revolution, Pakistan emerges as a tech force with a growing pool of software developers, global recognition for affordable ICT, and a growing influence in online labor.
- Pakistan boasts 360,000 software developers and ranks as the third-largest provider of expertise on the prominent contractor platform “freelancer.com”. || Source: GSMA
- In 2021, the World Economic Forum (WEF) recognized Pakistan as among the best countries for affordable ICT services. The latest ILO report identifies Pakistan as the second-largest supplier of online labor in software development and technology. || Source: Ministry of Telecommunications
- As of 2020, there were over 500,000 English-speaking IT professionals skilled in current and emerging technologies, with an annual production of over 25,000 IT graduates and engineers. || Source: Ministry of Telecommunications
+ During 2021-22, Pakistan produced 41.35 million mobile handsets, including 17.3 million smartphones. This initiative generated thousands of skilled jobs and involved the local manufacturing of international brands like Samsung, Nokia, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Techno, and Infinix. || Source: PTA
