FBR considers reducing mobile phone taxes for overseas Pakistanis

Good news has emerged for overseas Pakistanis importing mobile phones, as FBR officials are reportedly considering a reduction in taxes on mobile devices.

During a meeting of the National Assembly’s Finance Committee, FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial stated that duty reductions are being considered for older or low-value used phones brought in by overseas Pakistanis.

It is expected that a final report on mobile phone tax reduction will be prepared by March.

The PTA chairman added that only 6% of mobile phones in Pakistan are imported, while 94% are locally manufactured, and local phones are taxed at just 5–6%.

Customs member Shakeel Shah noted that total tax revenue from mobile phone purchases reached PKR 8.2 billion, while imported phones contributed only PKR 1.8 billion.

This move is seen as an important step toward making the process of buying and importing mobile phones easier and more affordable for overseas Pakistanis.