Textile and Garments

Textile is a profitable industry that is contributing a major share in the economic growth of the country. Pakistan has a well-established textile industry and is the 8th largest exporter of textile goods as the State Bank Report suggests. Choosing any business model in its manufacturing, procurement, selling, and marketing, or any part of the supply chain process may prove profitable. 

For example, if you have the investment and expertise to start a spinning and weaving mill, or take raw fabric straight from the mills and pursue textile designing and printing. Let me share the most profitable business in Pakistan with low investment here. It may restrict you to selling and marketing textiles only. With a basic business model, you can purchase a few unstitched suits of the most demanding fabrics from a wholesale market, and sell them in retail. It sells easily using friends circles, FB and WhatsApp groups, and Ads on classified websites.

Following are some of the business ideas related to textiles and garments you can pursue in Pakistan.

1. Start a boutique – Design dresses, stitch them in a few sizes, and display and sell them in a boutique. Check how famous brands like Maria B., Khaddi, Umar Saeed, and J. started and how you can come up with out-of-the-box designs.

2. Bespoke clothing – Offer premium clothing that is tailored exclusively for clients. See how Jhonum has started it and expanded it in Karachi and other parts of the country.

3. Online clothing store – Source garments from a local manufacturer or import, and sell them online. Review stores like Outfitters, Click.pk, Zellbury, etc.

4. Kids Garments – Find colorful garments with unique designs and soft fabric. It sells like hot cake. You can seek inspiration from Minnie minors, leisure clubs, Mothercare, etc.

5. Sportswear – Provide sports and fitness enthusiasts with the best quality products they need. Examples include Tee Fit, Iron Gear, Spartan Athletes, and Haraka.

6. Uniforms – Tap into the uniform business. For schools, hospitals, hotels, or an organization. Find more about this idea from websites like Souvenir2000, and Youniform. co, and uniform.pk

7. Plus-size clothing – Be different by providing plus-size clothing that is hard to find. Consider visiting Plussize.pk, laam.pk, bigandtall.pk, and mantra.com.pk.

Content Creation

The ease of publishing content on different platforms has created more business opportunities for the people of Pakistan. People who used to provide information, news, entertainment, and education have established media houses of their own. They have numerous free platforms like YouTube, Coursera, and Udemy to share knowledge and expertise with fellow citizens and a global audience.

People with acting, comedy, and modeling skills are making money from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and lots of other video streaming websites. Famous newspapers and publication houses have also turned their content into web applications to serve readers with valuable news and insights on computers and mobile screens.

If you also know about a skill and want to show it to a set of people, the following are some of the ways you can turn a hobby or passion into a business.

8. YouTube channel – Seek inspiration from P for Pakao in entertainment, GFX Mentor in graphic designing, VideoWaliSarkar in gadget reviews, IlmkiDunya in Education categories.

9. Online Courses – Create and upload a course on Udemy, SkillShare, and lots of other websites. Get more ideas from Digiskills. pk or skillstodo.com

10. Blogging – Good at writing or explaining a topic? Start a blog, share valuable tips and insights, gain an audience, and monetize them in several ways.

11. Ebooks – Document your memories, expertise, and experience in the form of eBooks and get them published through different platforms such as Amazon.

12. News blogs – If you are readily following a niche, why not to reports its news and updates? Watch out for tech blogs like ProPakistani, Urdu Point, Tech Juice, and Pakwired

13. Digital downloads – Artists and graphic designers can design masterpieces and sell them on several online marketplaces such as Etsy, eBay, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Software and IT Services

IT services and software exports have grown at an exponential rate over the years. According to the International Trade Administration, the Software Market contributes $3.0 billion to the economy. The country is serving more than 100 countries with the help of more than 5000 IT and Software development companies. 

It is the top profitable business in Pakistan whether you start with a few founders or incorporate as an IT company with offices across the world. United Sol is one of the reputable web development companies having offices in Canada, the US, UAE, and Pakistan. To start a similar one, you need a set of skills and expertise, reach out to potential clients, acquire projects, and get them delivered.

Most companies start as low as a team of two members and keep on expanding in terms of team, skills, technologies, platforms, and regions. The key to success in the software and IT industry is choosing a specific technology or platform, and getting recognized as an industry leader. Following are some of the subcategories you can consider pursuing.

20. Website design & development

21. Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Media Management

22. Telemarketing & Call Centers

23. Gaming & Animations Studios

24. Cloud computing & Data Centers

25. Cyber Security services

26. E-commerce – Local or international

27. Lots of other skills in the gig economy

Agriculture and Farming

According to Pakistan Bureau Statistics, the Agriculture sector contributes 24% of the country’s GPD (Gross Domestic Product). It provides employment opportunities to more than 42% of the laborers. Businesses related to farming or agriculture are regarded as the most profitable businesses in Pakistan if you know and execute them with prior knowledge, expert resources, and the required investment. 

It is one of the most profitable industries to start with the lowest investments if different business models are tried. Businesses to consider here include:

28. Grow crops like wheat, rice, vegetables, and fruits

29. Livestock including goats, sheep, cattle, and poultry

30. Farming for dairy, fish, and a variety of seafood

31. Processing like sugar, rice, flour, edible oil, sugar