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The minister stated that varying tax rates were established for different mobile phone models.
BY Mahnoor | 08-May-2026
ISLAMABAD:
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry told the Senate on Thursday that the government is thinking hard about ways to lower mobile phone taxes for Pakistanis living abroad, so it’s easier for them when they visit.
During Question Time, a minister answered a further question from Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali, stating that Pakistanis living abroad have often asked for lower mobile phone taxes during Pakistani conventions held overseas.
He stated that foreign-imported mobile phones work for a few weeks, but then stop working unless you pay the required tax to PTA.
The minister stated that varying tax rates were set for different mobile phone types. He also mentioned the government is seriously thinking about reducing the tax burden on Pakistanis living abroad.
The minister stated that the government is trying to help Pakistanis living abroad, especially now that Pakistan’s economy is getting better and more international investors are interested.
