Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reviewing a proposal to reduce taxes on mobile phones brought into the country from abroad — a move that could greatly benefit overseas Pakistanis by lowering the cost of bringing or purchasing phones internationally.
During a meeting of the National Assembly’s Finance Committee, FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial confirmed that options are being explored to reduce duties on old or low-priced used mobile phones carried by overseas Pakistanis. He added that a final report on the tax reduction plan is expected to be completed by March.
The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the committee that only 6% of mobile phones used in Pakistan are imported, while 94% are manufactured locally. He further noted that local phones are taxed at only 5–6%, whereas imported phones face significantly higher tax rates.
The potential tax cuts aim to provide relief to overseas Pakistanis and make international mobile phones more affordable upon arrival in Pakistan.
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