Why
Pakistan?
Simple. Pakistan’s infrastructure, policies, and expansive talent pool are all ready to work for you. Our 3G, 4G and high speed internet create a well-developed infrastructure of communication and data. With connectivity among the highest in the world, Pakistan’s contribution to the gig-economy is growing rapidly. It’s because of this, the country ranks 4th highest for freelancers in the world. Our talent pool is ideal to accelerate your growth. Over 25,000 IT graduates each year join a workforce of 500,000+ IT & ITeS professionals, 300,000 active freelancers, desirability for Pakistan’s talent pool is among the highest in the world. And with benefits including income tax credit on IT & ITeS exports*, zero Income tax on registered technology start-ups*, tax holiday for venture capital funds*, 100% repatriation of dividends and investments*, and commercial loans at preferential rates, steps to unlock ease of business in Pakistan are in full swing.
We have the talent you seek. There are 600,000+ English-speaking IT & BPO professionals with expertise in current and emerging IT products and technologies, and over 25,000 IT graduates and engineers are being produced each year
Pakistan’s vast entrepreneurial culture and emerging startups present you with the opportunity to invest in the rising talent of our young engineers and IT specialists. With 80% teledensity, we are one of the highest digitally connected economies worldwide.
With a rising number of digitally-first capabilities, equipped to support global demand (WEF Future of Jobs Report 2020), the Government of Pakistan is taking aggressive steps to immediately unlock the potential available. And with US$ 77 million raised in venture financing in 2020 and another $500 million available, growth-focused brands such as Careem, Bykea, Finja, SehatKahani, and PakWheels are testimony to the potential your company can expect to harness by expanding into Pakistan to serve your global audience.
Provision of low-cost rent space in Software Technology Parks (STPs), with fiber-optic connectivity. At the time, over 800,000 sq. ft. IT-enabled office space has been provided in 12 designated Software Technology Parks where around 80 public and private IT / ITeS companies are engaged in software development and export services. Parks have been established in the 3 major cities of Islamabad/ Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. Annual cost of a software engineer resource is one fifth that in the USA and Europe.
