Islamabad (Web Desk) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reviewing a proposal to reduce taxes imposed on mobile phones brought into Pakistan by overseas Pakistanis. Officials confirmed that the move aims to ease the financial burden on expatriates who frequently face high tax rates when bringing devices from abroad.
Data from the current year shows that Rs82 billion has been collected in taxes on mobile phone purchases within the country, while Rs18 billion was generated from taxes on imported mobile phones. The figures highlight the significant revenue impact of the sector and the potential implications of any tax adjustments.
Sources indicate that the primary objective behind the proposed tax relief is to facilitate overseas Pakistanis and streamline the legal registration process of imported mobile phones. Authorities believe that lowering taxes could encourage more people to register their devices through legal channels.
A final decision is expected soon, with officials noting that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) already supports reducing taxes on imported mobile phones.
