Pakistan Sees 19% Decline in Mobile Phone Imports in 1QFY25

Islamabad, October 20, 2024 – Pakistan’s mobile phone imports fell sharply by 19% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting a significant contraction in consumer demand and economic conditions. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the country imported mobile phones worth $246.472 million between July and September 2024, […]

by Hamza Shahnawaz

Mobile phone import declines by 18.69pc on unregistered IMEI blocking

The import of mobile phones in Pakistan witnessed a significant decline of 18.69 percent in December 2018, attributed to the government’s stringent measures to block unregistered International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Customs imposes 10pc fine for releasing unregistered phones

KARACHI – Pakistan Customs has announced the imposition of a 10 percent fine on the total amount of duty and taxes involved for the clearance of unregistered mobile phones.

by Hamza Shahnawaz