Pakistan's Mobile Phone Imports Drop in First Two Months of FY27

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1. 6 Oct 2026 75% related

   14 outlets · 3 developments

   Pakistan Reports Growth in Goods and Services Exports in Recent Months

   Most outlets highlighted the increase in goods exports in September, with figures ranging from 17.6 percent to 18 percent, citing the Advisor to the Finance Minister. A majority also noted the rise in services exports, particularly in the first two months of the fiscal year, with a 28.89 percent increase to $1.8 billion, driven largely by information technology. While some outlets like Profit provided additional details on specific sectors such as travel services and imports, others like ProPakistani and Associated Press of Pakistan focused more narrowly on the overall export figures.

2. 2 Oct 2026 80% related

   3 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan's local mobile phone manufacturing output drops in August 2026

   Most outlets reported the 14% decline in local mobile phone manufacturing in August 2026, citing a drop to 1.66 million units and noting that local production still meets 95% of national demand. One outlet added context about the 6% annual decline in output and a 69% drop in imports during the same period.

3. 22 Sep 2026 87% related

   2 outlets

   Mobile phone imports decline in early 2026–27 financial year

   Most outlets reported a year-on-year decrease in mobile phone imports during the first two months of the 2026–27 financial year, citing an 8.85 percent decline to $274.129 million. One outlet additionally noted an 13.82 percent drop specifically in August 2026.

4. 11 Sep 2026 75% related

   5 outlets

   Pakistan reduces import duties on smartphones for 2026-27 fiscal year

   Most outlets reported the reduction in regulatory and additional customs duties on imported mobile phones for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with a focus on the 20% cut for premium smartphones priced above $500. The Nation and Business Recorder (second excerpt) used the terms "RD" and "ACD" in their headlines, while others like Profit and Daily Pakistan (English) highlighted the potential for lower prices for consumers. Business Recorder (first excerpt) and ProPakistani provided more general descriptions of the policy change without specifying the exact duty amounts.

5. 8 Sep 2026 88% related

   2 outlets

   Mobile phone imports decline 3.56% in first month of fiscal 2026-27

   Most outlets reported the 3.56% decrease in mobile phone imports and the total value of $140.435 million, using nearly identical phrasing. The Associated Press of Pakistan and Daily Times both provided the same core statistics, with the latter adding a brief continuation about the imports without elaborating further. Coverage was largely uniform in framing and emphasis.