The 2022 23 Budget will raise more eyeballs for consumers buying high-end devices since the federal government has decided to impose a levy from Rs100 to Rs16,000. From an inflation perspective, the new tax brackets are meant to discourage imported Mobile Phones in Pakistan.
The budget comes at a time when consumers are facing multiple challenges including historic inflation, and much lower revenue-earning. Meanwhile constant power outages are worrying livelihoods.
| Sr. No |
Mobile Cost freight value (US dollars) |
Rate of levy per set in rupees |
| 1. | Up to $30 | 100 |
| 2. | From $30 – $100 | 200 |
| 3. | From $101 – $200 | 600 |
| 4. | From $201 – $350 | 1800 |
| 5. | From $351 – $500 | 4000 |
| 6. | From $501 – $700 | 8000 |
| 7. | From $701 and above | 16000 |