Pakistani freelancers brought in $175.44 million in foreign exchange during July 2026. This figure is 45.5 percent higher than the $120.56 million they earned in the same month last year, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan.
The rise shows that more people in Pakistan are successfully working online for international clients. IT-related freelance work alone generated $106.78 million, up from $89.87 million a year earlier. Non-IT services performed even better, jumping to $68.66 million from just $30.68 million in July 2025 — more than double the previous amount.
Ibrahim Amin, chairman of the Pakistan Freelancers Association, said the sector has been growing steadily. However, he noted that freelancers will need to keep growth above 50 percent in the coming months if they want to make a bigger impact by the end of the financial year.
Amin explained that freelancing gives young people and students a real chance to earn money from home. To succeed on global platforms, they need strong skills in technical work as well as business development, clear communication, and client management. Both the government and private organisations are expanding training programmes to help more youth join the digital workforce.
For the first time, the Pakistan Freelancers Association and the Pakistan Software Export Board will also give special awards to recognise outstanding freelancers. These awards aim to encourage more young people to explore online work as a career.