This tariff spike might sting now ⚠️, but it could be the spark we needed.
Let’s invest in bytes, not just bolts of fabric 💡💻.

#PakistanExports #ITServices #TradeDiversification #DigitalPakistan #USTariff
6/6

Still, the upside is huge. With focused support, Pakistan can double its IT exports in a few years 📈.

Even a 10% shift from traditional exports to IT could bring in billions more — and more resilient income.
5/6

Why it makes sense:
➡️Global IT services market = >$1 trillion
➡️Higher margins than goods exports
➡️No logistics or customs headaches
➡️Builds skilled jobs, not just low-wage ones

Challenges:
➡️Talent needs upskilling
➡️Payment systems are tricky in PK
➡️Trust & visibility still need work
4/6

Services like software development, customer support, BPO, digital marketing, and data annotation are all in global demand.

With remote work normalized and AI fueling new demand 🤖, there’s a real window here.
3/6

It’s a wake-up call. We can’t keep relying on low-margin, labor-intensive exports forever

This is the moment to pivot — toward exporting IT and IT-enabled services (ITES)

Unlike textiles, IT doesn’t need shipping containers. It needs talent, laptops, and bandwidth. And we have plenty of that 🚀
2/6

And the best way to do that is to become the user yourself. Solve your pain and find others with similar pain points.

Cardio related death rates dropped significantly during, and post, covid.

I am a huge fan of Digital Gardens. Gonna transform my blog into one, as soon as I get some free time for that.

They did, as soon as the saw the benefits. Jobs and tasks were merged, rebranded, or simply obliterated, to give way to the machines.

These crises expose widespread neglect and mismanagement that affect everyone, regardless of wealth or status. From affluent neighborhoods to vulnerable communities, no one is immune to the consequences of a system that prioritizes appearances over meaningful action