Just like the rest of the world, Artificial Intelligence eating jobs in Pakistan has become a harsh reality. Despite steady growth in the IT industry, job opportunities are shrinking due to the rapid adoption of AI-powered tools and applications, as revealed by the P@SHA Skills Survey 2025.
Over the past year, the local IT sector recruited around 32,685 technical experts and 1,969 non-technical staff. However, as AI solutions become smarter and easier to deploy, many tasks that previously required entire teams can now be executed faster and more efficiently by fewer individuals.
This transformation is pushing companies to prioritize professionals who can combine coding, problem-solving, and AI-integration skills. Instead of hiring multiple specialists for isolated functions, organizations now prefer multi-skilled employees capable of using AI to automate processes, generate insights, and maximize efficiency.
Shifting Job Market and Skills in Demand
Adaptability has become the most valuable trait for employees in Pakistan’s tech industry. The survey shows that demand is highest for mid-to-senior level experts in Fullstack JavaScript, .NET, and Python, with .NET emerging as the most sought-after. For mobile app development, hybrid frameworks such as React Native and Flutter dominate, especially among entry-level positions.
Cloud expertise is another key area, with AWS Developer Certifications leading the way for beginners. Microsoft Azure and DevOps tools are also gaining traction, reflecting the growing need for scalable infrastructure and continuous delivery pipelines. Kubernetes stands out at the senior level due to its complexity and critical role in managing large-scale systems.
On the testing side, ISTQB, Selenium, and Cypress remain essential across experience levels, while Game Development and UI/UX design are booming entry-level creative tech roles. Blockchain jobs are still in the emerging phase, with Ethereum as the go-to platform for smart contracts and Web3 development. Traditional relational databases like Oracle, MySQL, and MS SQL also continue to dominate, especially for fresh graduates.
Building Pakistan’s Future IT Workforce
A total of 256 companies participated in the 2025 skills survey, offering a detailed picture of the country’s IT employment landscape. The report highlights where training interventions are most needed to close the skills gap and prepare the workforce for the future.
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Senior Vice Chairman PASHA, Muhammad Umair Nizam, emphasized that human capital is the backbone of Pakistan’s IT industry. He stressed that without constant training, upskilling, and capacity building, the sector cannot meet its ambitious growth and export goals. At the same time, he pointed out that this shift, while challenging, also creates opportunities to train the youth in cutting-edge technologies and empower them to secure better livelihoods.
