Islamabad, January 6, 2026 — Leading global mobile phone brands, including Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Nokia, have been identified as potential foreign investors in Pakistan under the country’s new Mobile and Electronics Device Manufacturing Policy, officials revealed during a high-level meeting on Monday.
The meeting, chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan, focused on reviewing progress and aligning key stakeholders on the objectives and implementation framework of the policy. According to an official press release, the session was attended by Secretary Industries and Production Saif Anjum, Chief Executive Officer of the Engineering Development Board (EDB) Hammad Mansoor, along with representatives of various mobile phone manufacturing companies.
Participants were given a detailed presentation outlining the policy’s incentives and the comparative advantages of local assembly and manufacturing over the import of completely built units. The briefing emphasized how domestic production can reduce costs, create jobs, and strengthen Pakistan’s industrial ecosystem.
Addressing the meeting, Haroon Akhtar Khan stated that the core aim of the policy is to generate local employment and reinforce Pakistan’s industrial base. He explained that a phased localization strategy would be adopted to attract foreign investment in high-tech manufacturing while ensuring long-term, sustainable growth. Special emphasis will be placed on the local production of critical components such as motherboards, printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic parts, and display units.
The Special Assistant reiterated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of transforming Pakistan into an export-oriented manufacturing hub for global brands, enabling deeper integration into international value chains. Representatives of mobile manufacturers noted that expansion in the mobile sector would also stimulate growth in other electronics industries.
Haroon Akhtar Khan further stated that the policy will introduce a globally competitive, export-focused industrial framework aligned with international standards. Strict compliance mechanisms will be enforced, with penalties, withdrawal of incentives, and suspension of import licenses in cases of non-compliance. He also stressed the need for close public-private collaboration to ensure effective implementation and achieve Pakistan’s industrial transformation goals.