Pakistan Mobile Phone Prices to Drop by Up to Rs. 14,000 as Government Cuts Import Duty

Pakistan’s federal government has announced a 20% reduction in the regulatory duty on imported mobile phones, a move expected to lower the prices of premium smartphones by as much as Rs. 14,000.

The duty cut will come into force from July 1, 2026, under the provisions of Finance Act 2026-27, which are part of a comprehensive approach to rationalizing tariffs to reduce import costs and promote legal imports.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) says that the cut will mainly be for the high-end imported smartphones whereas the tax and duty regime of most other mobile phone categories will remain the same.

The lower regulatory burden will give a welcome relief to consumers who are keen to buy flagship smartphones, industry expert says. The amount of reduction in the price will depend on the smartphone being imported and the applicable import duty slab.

The updated tariff system is meant to facilitate legal imports, enhance competitiveness and reduce premium mobile device smuggling into the country.

The lower importation charges will give the benefit to consumers who want to purchase high-end smartphones after July 1, making smartphones more affordable in Pakistan.

The announcement is included in the federal government’s fiscal reforms set out in the Finance Act 2026-27, which also involves changes to some imported products and customs duties.