Pakistan, June 18 -- Pakistan's freelancers earned $1 billion in export income in eleven months of FY2026, marking a major milestone for the country's digital economy. The achievement highlights rapid growth in online services exports and reflects rising global demand for Pakistani freelance talent. It also strengthens Pakistan's position in the international freelancing market and directly impacts millions of independent workers across the country.

The State Bank of Pakistan reported that freelancer foreign exchange earnings surpassed the $1 billion mark during the period under review. This compares with $708 million recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year, showing nearly 50 percent year-on-year growth. The data indicate...