In a recent fiscal update, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revised the tax rates on Apple iPhone models for the fiscal year 2024-25.
This adjustment, in line with the newly approved budget, affects all models from iPhone X to the latest iPhone 15 Pro Max. The changes reflect the PTA’s ongoing efforts to regulate the import of mobile devices and ensure appropriate taxation.
Detailed PTA Taxes for 2024-25
The breakdown of the updated PTA taxes based on the type of registration, either through a passport or a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), is as follows:
| Apple Device Model | Tax on Passport (PKR) | Tax on CNIC (PKR) |
| iPhone X | 62,800 | 76,400 |
| iPhone XR | 57,850 | 71,450 |
| iPhone XS | 72,650 | 86,250 |
| iPhone XS Max | 77,600 | 91,200 |
| iPhone 11 | 67,300 | 86,700 |
| iPhone 11 Pro | 93,200 | 115,110 |
| iPhone 12 | 75,450 | 94,100 |
| iPhone 12 Mini | 86,150 | 107,400 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | 103,300 | 125,200 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | 107,300 | 130,700 |
| iPhone 13 | 86,150 | 107,400 |
| iPhone 13 Mini | 90,850 | 118,400 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | 105,650 | 128,850 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | 110,350 | 137,900 |
| iPhone 14 | 107,300 | 130,700 |
| iPhone 14 Plus | 113,000 | 137,000 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | 122,300 | 147,150 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | 131,150 | 156,900 |
| iPhone 15 | 107,300 | 130,700 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | 113,100 | 137,000 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | 135,300 | 161,500 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 148,500 | 176,000 |
These revised taxes reflect a substantial increase compared to the previous fiscal year, likely impacting the market dynamics and consumer choices. The government’s intent is to encourage the purchase of locally manufactured phones by making imported models less financially attractive.
Industry experts suggest that while the higher taxes may temporarily affect the sales of imported iPhones, it could stimulate the growth of local smartphone production and assembly industries. Consumers are advised to take these new rates into account when planning their next iPhone purchase.
The PTA’s decision is part of a broader strategy to enhance national revenue and promote self-reliance in technology manufacturing.
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