KARACHI: The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) and SI Global Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the country’s growing freelancing ecosystem through joint initiatives.
The agreement, signed by PAFLA Chairperson Ibrahim Amin and SI Global Solutions CEO Dr Noman A Said, focuses on training workshops, mentorship programmes, industry linkages and awareness campaigns to promote freelancing as a sustainable career.
Speaking at the signing, Ibrahim Amin said Pakistan has vast untapped talent, particularly among youth, but requires structured support and capacity building to compete globally. He noted freelancers earned over $500 million in foreign exchange during the first half of the current fiscal year, with projections to exceed $1 billion by year-end.
Both organisations plan to roll out training and knowledge-sharing platforms aimed at enhancing competitiveness.According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Pakistan’s freelancer base has reached around 2.37 million, underlining the sector’s growing role in the digital economy.
