NA Panel Seeks Review of High Taxes on Mobile Phones

Imported phones taxed at 54%, locally assembled devices at 25%, NA committee told - Profit by Pakistan Today

National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance flags high mobile taxes, seeks review, report from Tax Policy Office

NA panel seeks review of high taxes on mobile phones

Recommends tax reduction for sake of affordability; Qamar likens income tax on phones to sales tax.

NA panel recommends cut in mobile phone taxes

ISLAMABAD - The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday recommended a reduction in mobile phone taxes as lawmakers reviewed the collection of duties

iPhone, Samsung devices likely to cheaper in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Smartphone prices in Pakistan especially premium models from brands like Apple and Samsung have surged sharply due to heavy taxation, sparking fresh debate ahead of Budget 2026. The issue has drawn the attention of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, where lawmakers recently reviewed the high cost of mobile devices and called for urgent relief for consumers. Currently, imported smartphones priced above $500 are subjec…

"PTA Taxes" on Mobile Phones Likely to be Reduced by 50% After Lawmakers Recommendation

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance has recommended reducing taxes on mobile phones in Pakistan. The committee reviewed the current tax structure on both imported and locally assembled mobile devices and discussed possible relief for consumers. During the meeting, officials including Rashid Mahmood Langrial and representatives from the Federal Board of Revenue said that the matter will be reviewed and considered in the upcoming f…

NA committee expresses concern over high taxes on mobile phones

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance expressed on Thursday concern over the high taxes on mobile phones in the country, and directed the Tax Policy Office (TPO) in the Ministry of Finance to submit a detailed report on the existing taxation structure for both imported and locally manufactured devices. “The Committee was apprised of the existing taxation regime applicable to mobile phones, including the rates of income tax and sale…