Reduced duties on smartphones

PTA Pushes for Reduced Duties on Imported Smartphones

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has formally urged the government to lower the heavy taxes imposed on mobile phones imported into the country. The authority highlighted that the current taxation system is not only burdensome for consumers but is also negatively affecting the telecom industry and digital inclusion across Pakistan. PTA Clarifies Its Role in…

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PTA telecom tariff regulations

PTA Sets New Tariff Regulations For Telecom Sector

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled the “Tariff for Cellular Mobile Telecommunication Services Regulations, 2024,” a comprehensive framework aimed at ensuring pricing flexibility, protecting consumer interests, and preventing the cross-subsidization of other telecommunication services. This move is set to bring significant changes to how tariffs are managed and regulated in Pakistan’s telecommunication sector. Non-SMP…

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