Policy · 1h ago
PTA Chairman Says 60% Phone Tax Stifles Connectivity
PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman told a parliamentary committee that a 60% tax on mobile phones is too high, hindering digital inclusion. The tax, applied to imports and local manufacturing, raises device costs significantly. The PTA argues the levy slows Pakistan's telecom growth and smartphone adoption.
Meridian48 take
The PTA's rare public criticism of a government tax highlights tension between revenue goals and digital access, but the real test is whether policy will change.
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