Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in Pakistan
PayPal does not include Pakistan in its list of supported countries, so other payout routes matter. Upwork pays directly to Pakistani bank accounts in rupees (PKR) through Direct to Local Bank for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, though it cannot accommodate company-registered PKR accounts. Fiverr pays via Payoneer, and JazzCash has let users withdraw Payoneer funds to their wallets since 2020. Raast, the State Bank of Pakistan's instant payment system, offers free person-to-person transfers, and Easypaisa received Pakistan's first digital bank licence in January 2025. Locally, Daraz runs a marketplace open to sellers, OLX hosts classifieds, and Workchest is a Pakistani freelance marketplace that says it has 200,000 freelancers. Bykea offers bike rides, parcel delivery and payments in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, inDrive has operated in Pakistan since 2021, and foodpanda runs food delivery. Careem ended ride-hailing in Pakistan on 18 July 2025. Practical tip: link a personal, not company, bank account for Upwork's PKR withdrawals.
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Pakistan at a glance
Platform types: 2 ride platforms, 1 freelance site, 1 big marketplace, 1 delivery platform, 1 marketplace, 1 shipping gig platform, 1 remote job board and 1 tutoring platform
How they pay out: Bank transfer (3)
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Getting paid in Pakistan
Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Workchest
|
Freelance marketplace | Low commission for freelancers | Bank transfer (Pakistan), JazzCash | 2018 |
Daraz
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Online marketplace | Category commission ~0-20% + 2.25-3.09% payment fee by country + per-item handling fee | Bank transfer (local), bKash merchant account (Bangladesh) | 2012 |
Bykea
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Bike taxi and delivery platform | ~20-25% commission per ride | Cash direct, in-app wallet settlement | 2016 |
foodpanda
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Food delivery company | Paid per delivery + tiered bonuses | Bank transfer | 2012 |
inDrive
|
Ride-hailing company | Service fee about 10-13% of the fare (varies by city), negotiated fares | Cash from passengers (service fee paid from an in-app balance) | 2013 |
OLX
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free basic listings, paid packages, 1% sale fee in Pakistan | Direct payment from buyers | 2006 |
BridgeLinx
|
Courier and logistics | Free for carriers - paid per load | — | 2020 |
Rozee.pk
|
Job board | Free for job seekers | — | 2007 |
TutorBees
|
Tutoring platform | Hourly tutoring from ~$6/hr | — | — |
WorkchestA Pakistani freelance marketplace connecting local freelancers with clients at home and abroad. Built around the Pakistani freelance communi…
workchest.com52 viewsDarazSouth Asia leading marketplace (Alibaba Group) with 550,000+ active sellers across Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Open seller r…
daraz.com44 viewsBykeaPakistan homegrown bike taxi and delivery platform, operating in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and other cities. Partners sign up with a motor…
bykea.com52 viewsfoodpandaDelivery Hero food and grocery delivery brand across Asia, including Pakistan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Riders sign up per city and earn pe…
foodpanda.com48 viewsinDriveThe negotiation-based ride-hailing app - passengers offer a fare and drivers counter. The second most downloaded ride app worldwide, in 48 c…
indrive.com926 viewsOLXThe classifieds giant of emerging markets - list and sell anything free in Pakistan, Ukraine, Poland, Brazil, and more.
olx.com40 viewsBridgeLinxTruckers and fleet owners connect with shippers to win freight loads across Pakistan.
bridgelinx.com42 viewsRozee.pkCreate a profile to find and apply to jobs on Pakistan leading job site.
rozee.pk40 viewsTutorBeesSign up as a tutor to earn teaching students online (Pakistan).
tutorbees.net50 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in Pakistan?
Upwork and Fiverr for international clients, Workchest for local freelance projects, Daraz for selling products, OLX for classifieds, and Bykea, inDrive and foodpanda for ride-hailing and delivery work.
How do freelancers in Pakistan get paid by international clients?
Upwork pays to Pakistani bank accounts in PKR via Direct to Local Bank for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, and also offers Payoneer. Fiverr pays through bank transfer via Payoneer (USD 1 fee) or a Payoneer account (USD 3 fee). JazzCash users can withdraw Payoneer funds directly to their wallets, a service launched in 2020.
Does PayPal work in Pakistan?
No. PayPal does not list Pakistan among its supported countries, so Pakistani residents cannot use it to receive client payments. Documented alternatives are Payoneer, which both Upwork and Fiverr support, and Upwork's Direct to Local Bank withdrawals in PKR.
Can people in Pakistan work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. Upwork lists Pakistan (PKR) for Direct to Local Bank withdrawals but cannot accommodate company registrations for PKR bank accounts, so use a personal account whose name matches your verified Upwork name. Fiverr sellers must be at least 18 to withdraw, using Payoneer since PayPal is unavailable.
Which ride-hailing and delivery apps still operate in Pakistan?
Bykea runs bike rides, parcels and payments in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, inDrive has operated in Pakistan since 2021, and foodpanda runs food delivery. Careem suspended its ride-hailing service in Pakistan on 18 July 2025, though the company kept other operations there.