As the world shifts towards a more digital landscape, Pakistan is also advancing along a similar path. From introducing IT as a subject starting in Grade 6 to the emergence of new IT companies, the country is gradually making strides in the technology sector. Recent data from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) reveals that in March 2025, a total of 2,757 new companies were registered, bringing the overall count of registered companies in Pakistan to 249,365. Notably, the IT and e-commerce sectors experienced significant growth, with 552 new companies registered during that month.
In addition to the rise in IT firms, approximately 99.9% of these new companies were registered digitally by the government. This digital registration process fosters a streamlined and technology-driven regulatory environment, enhancing transparency and facilitating business operations in Pakistan.
552 New IT Companies Registered in March 2025
The newly registered companies, around 54% are Private Limited Companies, while single-member companies account for 40%. The remaining 6% consists of public unlisted companies, not-for-profit organizations, trade associations, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
The data also reveals the sector-wise growth across multiple industries.
- 552 Companies in the IT and e-commerce sectors
- 350 Companies in the trading sector
- 313 companies in the services
- 256 companies in Real Estate Development & Construction
- 161 companies in Tourism and Transport
- 147 companies in Food and Beverages
- 127 Companies in Education
- 124 companies in Corporate Agricultural Farming
- 65 Textile companies
- 63 Marketing and Advertising companies
- 54 Mining companies
- 54 Quarrying companies
- 51 Pharmaceutical companies
- Engineering, Fuel and Energy, and Chemical with 41 new registrations each.
- Other contributing sectors included Power Generation, Healthcare, Communication, Auto and Allied, Sports and Allied, Tobacco, Broadcasting and Telecasting, Steel, Arts and Culture, and NBFCs, among others, with a combined total of 371 new companies.
Foreign investment has also contributed to this growth, with 73 newly registered companies attracting funding from investors in countries including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Vietnam, and Yemen.
The SECP is committed to sustaining this positive trend by further enhancing its digital systems, streamlining the business registration process, and promoting entrepreneurship and investment to bolster Pakistan’s economic development.
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