Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- Pakistan's freelancers earned a record $197 million in foreign exchange in September 2026, marking the highest monthly total in the country's history. Their earnings increased by 49% compared with September last year and rose 11% from August. The figures highlight continued growth in Pakistan's digital services exports.

Freelancers generated $550 million in export earnings between July and September 2026. This represented a 46% increase compared with the same period last year. The strong first-quarter performance marks another milestone for the country's expanding freelance economy.

Pakistan's freelancers previously earned $1.76 billion in foreign exchange during the 2025-26 fiscal year. The latest figures suggest t...