DigiSkills conducts 5.14m trainings in FY2025-26

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Jun, 2026) Pakistan's flagship digital skills programme DigiSkills conducted more than 5 million trainings during July-March FY2025-26, strengthening the country's digital workforce and supporting the rapid growth of freelancing, information technology services and online entrepreneurship

According to the official data available with Wealth Pakistan, the DigiSkills has conducted more than 5.14 million trainings during July-March FY2025-26, making it one of the largest digital skills development initiatives in the country.

The programme has expanded access to technology-related education and provided opportunities for individuals from diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to participate in the digital economy.

The report notes that the programme has been a key driver of growth in Pakistan's freelancing sector, which has emerged as an increasingly important source of export earnings and employment opportunities.

Freelancers trained under DigiSkills earned approximately $1.65 billion during July-March FY2025-26, reflecting the programme's economic impact and its contribution to foreign exchange inflows. Those who were trained under the programme comprised 70 percent males and 30 percent females. The number of overseas Pakistanis trained in the programme is more than 61,754.

According to the report, the programme was designed to address the growing demand for digital skills in both domestic and international markets.

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Participants receive training in a range of disciplines that support freelancing, entrepreneurship and online employment.

The report highlighted courses offered under DigiSkills in areas such as freelancing, digital marketing, graphic design, web development, search engine optimization, e-commerce management, content creation, virtual assistance and other technology-driven professions.

The programme's continued expansion comes at a time when Pakistan's digital economy is growing rapidly. ICT export remittances increased by 19.7% to $3.38 billion during July-March FY2025-26, compared with $2.83 billion during the corresponding period last year, while technology freelancer exports surged by 51% to $856.3 million.

According to the report, the availability of a skilled digital workforce has become increasingly important for sustaining this growth and enhancing Pakistan's competitiveness in global technology markets.

The report notes that freelancing has become a viable source of income for thousands of young Pakistanis, enabling them to access international clients and earn foreign exchange without leaving the country.

The programme has also helped promote financial inclusion and entrepreneurship by encouraging participants to establish independent online businesses and service-based ventures.