ISLAMABAD – Pakistan government slashed import taxes on used iPhones, with savings of up to Rs18,000 on models like iPhone 15.
Lately, authorities slashed import taxes on used and refurbished iPhones and introduced measures to protect mobile SIMs abroad. Directorate General of Customs Valuation revised customs duties to align with global market rates and bring nearly 100 million non-PTA-compliant phones under the tax net.
iPhone PTA Tax 2026
| Model | Passport Tax | CNIC |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Rs 182,700 | Rs 213,600 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Rs 193,500 | Rs 210,300 |
| iPhone 17 Air | Rs 151,300 | Rs 176,000 |
| iPhone 17 | Rs 128,500 | Rs 154,300 |
| iPhone 15 | Rs 31,640 | Rs 34,101 |
| iPhone 14 | Rs 36,000* | Rs 40,000 |
| iPhone 13 | Rs 31,000* | Rs 35,000 |
| iPhone 12 | Rs 19,500* | Rs 22,500 |
| iPhone 11 | Rs 12,000* | Rs 15,000 |
| iPhone X (10) | Rs 7,500* | Rs 9,000 |
All imported used phones must be registered with the PTA within 90 days. These new rates took effect in January 2026.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled a vital initiative to prevent overseas Pakistanis’ SIM cards from being blocked. Subscribers abroad can safeguard their SIMs for a specific period by notifying their telecom provider and paying applicable fees.
This ensures uninterrupted access to calls, SMS, and data, allowing Pakistanis abroad to stay in touch with loved ones back home. The authority issued a stern warning about fraudsters impersonating the PTA, FIA, and banks.
iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max: THESE Five Major Upgrades coming This Year
