Computerworld: Pakistan's offshore IT potential held back

Terrorism and political instability, including two unsuccessful efforts to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf held back ITO industry development in Pakistan. Nonetheless, in many areas of the country, it's business as usual.


In March, 2007, Chicago-based consulting firm A.T. Kearney Inc. for the first time added Pakistan to a list of 50 countries that it evaluates for their offshore services market potential. A.T. Kearney's Global Services Location Index weighs more than 40 metrics, such as a country's labor pool, infrastructure and legal system.

Pakistan was added to the list of evaluated countries in order to stay ahead of interest from the consulting firm's clients. Although it's doubtful that large companies will build offshore development centers in Pakistan, smaller companies seeking outsourced IT services. might ve interested. "In many respects, it's similar to India in terms of education and people skills," A.T. Kearney report says.

via Computerworld