Local mobile production up, sales down

[ad_1] Listen to article KARACHI: Despite growing local manufacturing, Pakistan’s mobile phone market continues to face headwinds, as locally manufactured and assembled handset sales declined by 8% year-on-year during both the first five months of 2025 and the broader 11-month period of FY25, according to data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Despite a 4% year-on-year … Read more

Temporary mobile registration system launched for expats

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Overseas Pakistanis can avail the FBR tax-free mobile registration facility for 120 days per each visit under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) policy. The Pakistan Telecomm-unication Authority (PTA) is facilitating this service through its free, automated Temporary Mobile Registration System, available via DIRBS portal: said a news release. This module has been … Read more

PTA introduces tax-free mobile registration for overseas Pakistanis

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a 120-day FBR tax-free mobile registration facility for overseas Pakistanis. According to the details released by the PTA, under the authority’s policy, mobile devices can be registered tax-free for a period of 120 days. The facility is free of charge and provided through an automated … Read more

Donald Trump’s newest venture launches data plan, mobile phone to follow for $499

[ad_1] The Trump Organization on June 16 launched a new mobile phone service and unveiled a $499 smartphone, marking its latest business venture into the competitive telecommunications industry. Branded as Trump Mobile, the initiative includes a monthly plan dubbed The 47 Plan — a reference to Donald Trump’s current role as the 47th president of … Read more