Local mobile phones manufacturing witnessed a record 375% increase since 2018

The Economic Survey of Pakistan reports that local manufacturing of mobiles witnessed a record 375% increase since 2018 which has reduced the import bill and made the mid-range smartphones more affordable.  According to the survey 24.7 million mobile phones were locally assembled & manufactured in 2021, as compared to 5.7 million mobile phones in 2018. […]

22.12 million mobile phones were “Made in Pakistan” while imports stayed at 9.95 million in 2021 (January till November).

Local manufacturing companies produced 22.12 million mobile phones between January and November 2021, while imports stayed at 9.95 million. In 2020, 13.05 million locally manufactured mobile phones were sold, compared to 24.51 million imported. Xiaomi Mobiles to manufactured in Pakistan. PTA grants license to Select Technologies Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s new device registration system, Device Identification […]