Why I Started Earning Online in Pakistan (And Why You Should Think About It Too)

 Let’s talk real for a minute.

A few months ago, I was just tired. Tired of asking for mobile balance. Tired of hearing "abhi nahi beta, mahine ka end hai." I knew my parents were doing their best, but even they were struggling with rising prices. And here I was, sitting all day with a phone in my hand, watching reels and doing nothing productive.

One random night, I searched on YouTube, "how to earn money online in Pakistan." You know that moment when you’re just done with everything? That was mine.

I didn’t become rich. I didn’t even earn anything for the first 3 weeks. But what changed was my mindset. I stopped wasting time scrolling and started learning.

What I Tried First (And Failed Badly)

The first thing I did was open Fiverr. Created a random gig offering to make Instagram posts. I didn’t even know how to use Canva properly lol. No orders came. Not even a single message.

But I didn’t quit. I watched a few tutorials, joined a Facebook group, and tried again.

This time, I made something better. A girl from Lahore messaged me and asked if I could make story highlights for her small business. That was my first Rs.500. You won’t believe how much I smiled after getting that Easypaisa notification.

Slow Growth, But Real Growth

After that, things moved slowly. Sometimes I would get clients, sometimes no one would reply for days. But I kept improving my skills. Canva, CapCut, even a little bit of ChatGPT and Notion.

One thing I’ve realized is, you don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be available. If you’re there when someone needs your service, you’ll get work.

My Cousin’s Story Helped Me Stay Motivated

My cousin Sana, she’s 21 and doing a BBA from Karachi. She started making resumes for her friends and charging Rs.300 for each. Now she gets clients from LinkedIn and earns around Rs.10,000 a month — just from writing CVs. She doesn’t even call it a business. But it works.

I used to think "online earning" was some scam. But when people around me actually started making money from it, I took it seriously.

Why I Think Every Young Person in Pakistan Should Try This

Look, I’m not saying everyone should become a freelancer. But in Pakistan right now, depending on one source of income is risky. Even our electricity bill shocks us every month.

Even if you make Rs.500 extra from your phone every week, it gives you peace of mind. It gives you control.

If you’re a student, a housewife, or just someone sitting idle, learn a skill. It could be:

Graphic design (Canva is super easy)

Typing or data entry

Editing TikToks and Reels

Creating voiceovers for videos

Writing simple blog posts like this one

There’s work for everyone — if you’re willing to show up.

A Small Tip That Helped Me A Lot

One mistake I was making in the beginning was trying to learn everything at once. Don't do that.

Pick one thing. Just one. Stick with it for one month.

Track your progress. Talk to others doing the same. Watch free courses (Digiskills is amazing). And most important, keep going even if no one replies at first.

Final Thoughts (From Someone Still Figuring It Out)

I’m still learning. I still get nervous before talking to a new client. I still make designs that I feel are “not good enough.” But I’m doing something.

If you’re reading this and you feel stuck, don’t wait for some big moment. Start now. Even if you just make Rs.200 this week — that’s better than zero.

Because every small step you take adds up. And one day, you’ll look back and realize — this is how it started.

Thanks for reading. If you want more ideas like this, just che

ck out the next blog. I share everything I’ve learned here, without any fake promises or sponsored links.

Let’s grow together.