The big three
Most senior engineering talent clusters in Karachi (the largest market and fintech hub), Lahore (a deep product and startup scene), and Islamabad (strong on systems, security, and government-adjacent tech).
Tech companies by city (P@SHA directory)
Lahore
375
Karachi
349
Islamabad
199
Rawalpindi
43
Faisalabad
33
Multan
14
Peshawar
11
Rising hubs
Peshawar and Faisalabad are growing fast, often with lower rates and strong loyalty. Remote-first hiring means you can tap any of these without opening an office — the whole country shares one timezone.
Does city matter for you?
For a remote, managed team, city matters less than fit and vetting. We source nationwide and match on stack and seniority, not postcode.
Methodology — figures are directional, drawn from Edenic's own sourcing and vetting pipeline and general market observation. They're meant for planning, not as a formal third-party survey.
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