Pakistan’s offshore IT potential held back by political risks

Country offers companies potential advantages, but uncertainties as well

In the competitive world of offshore outsourcing, Pakistan doesn’t get much attention. The main reasons can be found in any quick scan of news headlines about that country: terrorism and political instability, including two unsuccessful efforts to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf.

Nonetheless, Pakistan has a developing offshore IT services industry. And in many areas of the country, it’s business as usual.

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