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Pakistan Considers 5% Levy on Imported Mobile Phones to Boost Local Manufacturing
Pakistan is moving toward a major shift in its electronics industry, proposing a levy of up to 5% on imported mobile phones and electronic devices. This move comes under the draft Mobile and Electronic Device Manufacturing Policy 2026–33, aiming to…
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