Senate Panel Questions Mobile Phone Taxes as Officials Warn of Policy Uncertainty
ISLAMABAD: A Senate committee on Tuesday questioned Pakistan’s mobile phone taxation regime, with lawmakers calling for policies that support consumers and businesses rather than adding to their financial burden. The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat was told by Federal…
Senate Panel Calls for Immediate Cut in Taxes on Imported Mobile Phones
ISLAMABAD: A Senate committee has recommended an immediate reduction in taxes on imported mobile phones, amid concerns over the mechanism used to determine their prices and the resulting burden on consumers. The recommendation was made during a meeting of the…
Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Production Jumps 9% in July as Local Assembly Rebounds
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly rose 9% year-on-year to 3.90 million units in July 2026, marking a sharp rebound for the domestic handset industry after a weak first half of the year. According to data from the…
Realme P4s 5G Set to Launch With Massive 8,000mAh Battery and 144Hz OLED Display
NEW DELHI: Realme has confirmed the launch of its P4s 5G smartphone in India on August 26, bringing an unusually large 8,000mAh battery to the mid-range segment as smartphone makers continue to compete on battery life and performance. The Realme…
Nokia 300 Charge Brings a Massive 3,700mAh Battery to a Classic Feature Phone
HMD has introduced the Nokia 300 Charge, a feature phone that combines the familiar physical-keypad design of classic Nokia handsets with a remarkably large 3,700mAh battery. The phone is aimed at users looking for long battery life rather than smartphone-style…
Honor Quietly Launches Turbo 5G With Massive 8,560mAh Battery
ISLAMABAD Honor has quietly unveiled its new Turbo 5G smartphone, putting battery life at the centre of the device with a huge 8,560mAh battery, while also packing a 120Hz AMOLED display, 5G connectivity and Android 16. The phone is powered…
Global Chip Cost Surge May Push Mobile Phone Prices Higher in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Mobile phone prices in Pakistan could rise in the coming months as a global surge in semiconductor and memory chip costs drives up smartphone manufacturing expenses, adding further pressure to an already price-sensitive market. Industry analysts say the latest…