Local Manufacturing of Mobile Phones Down 20% YoY in July 2024

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 30, 2024

    Staff Report: As per the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), local mobile companies have manufactured/assembled 1.61 million units, reflecting a 20% year-on-year decline and a 62% month-on-month decrease in July 2024. The decline in mobile sales in July 2024 is attributed to pre-buying in June 2024 following the announcement of an…

    GSMA Warns Pakistan’s New Taxes on Mobile Phones Could Deter Investors

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | June 13, 2024

    Staff ReportThe Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has raised concerns over the imposition of taxes on mobile handsets in the budget, terming it a move that will shake the confidence of investors interested in entering the Pakistani market.Govt Imposes Uniform Tax on Mobile Phones in Budget 2024 The budget proposals regarding the imposition…

    PTA drafts rules for local mobile manufacturing

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 15, 2020

    Aftab Ahmed Islamabad: The federal government has expedited efforts to implement Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy – to promote local manufacturing and assembly of mobile handsets in the country as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeks feedback from all stakeholders draft rules and regulations for local mobile phone manufacturing. Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), in its meeting…