Good News For Citizens Troubled By Mobile Phone Taxes
Sajid Ali | 14 September, 2026 | 03:24 PM
Imported smartphone users can now pay taxes in monthly instalments ranging from Rs8,000 to Rs17,000, while the regulatory duty tax has also been reduced by approximately Rs18,000, according to Pakistan Peoples Party MNA Qasim Gilani.
Tax Relief for Smartphone Users
Previously, smartphone users had to pay a substantial one-time PTA tax ranging from Rs100,000 to Rs250,000. This new development allows them to use their phones promptly by paying in easy instalments.
Benefits of the Change
In today’s tech-driven world, smartphones and the internet have become essential tools. Excessive taxation on these devices caused significant economic strain, particularly on young people and professionals. This change aims to alleviate those burdens, with plans for further concessions in the future to enhance accessibility to technology and digital devices.
