Imported Phones Got Cheaper, Not Dearer: What Changed
The 20% excise duty on imported phones never happened. Duty was cut instead, worth about Rs 14,000 on a premium handset.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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The 20% excise duty on imported phones never happened. Duty was cut instead, worth about Rs 14,000 on a premium handset.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
PTA tightened SIM issuance in July 2026 and fined all four networks Rs 740 million. What actually changed, and what was already law.
Shahid Anwar · · 6 min read
Sky47 Karakoram-01 launched in Islamabad on 24 July 2026 as Pakistan's first AI ready sovereign cloud. What it is and why it matters.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Register an imported 5G phone on DIRBS within 60 days, pay the PSID, and since 22 October 2026 pay the sales tax in monthly instalments.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
An honest answer on buying a 5G phone in Pakistan. Coverage is 22 cities, so for most people the upgrade can wait. Here is when it cannot.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
How to buy the cheapest 5G phone in Pakistan. Why locally assembled handsets cost less, and the band check that avoids a costly mistake.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Jazz, Zong, Ufone and Telenor raised bundle prices by up to 33% in a year. What went up, and how to cut your own bill back down.
Shahid Anwar · · 4 min read
5G is live on around 449 tower sites across 22 Pakistani cities. Which cities have it, which networks hold licences, and how to check.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
No separate 5G mobile package exists in Pakistan. Zong and Ufone say 4G bundles work on 5G. Out-of-bundle rates and Zong's 5G home plans.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Zong and Ufone say a 4G SIM works on 5G, so most people need no new SIM. When a swap helps, what Zong charges, and what to check first.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Turn on 5G in Settings, Preferred Network Type, 5G or Auto. Paths for Samsung, Xiaomi, Infinix, Vivo, Oppo and iPhone, and fixes if it stays 4G.
Fajr Riaz · · 6 min read
Check 5G support in your phone's settings, then find the model on the Jazz, Zong or Ufone 5G handset list. Ufone also checks it on *4#.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Fix a Telenor SIM that's not working with simple troubleshooting steps. Check network, SIM, PTA status, and more. Fix it today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Ufone SIM not working? Restart, test it in another phone, then dial *4#, as Ufone is switching off 3G. Fixes for PUK, blocked phones and expiry.
Fajr Riaz · · 7 min read
Restart, then test your Zong SIM in another phone. Works there? Text your IMEI to 8484. Fails everywhere? A Rs 400 replacement at a Zong centre.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Fix a Jazz SIM that's not working with simple troubleshooting steps. Restore your network, calls, and data. Read the complete guide.
Shahid Anwar · · 3 min read
Buy a new Telenor SIM at a franchise with your original CNIC and fingerprints. Passport buyers need a valid visa. Rules read on telenor.com.pk.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Buy a Ufone SIM with your original CNIC and thumbprint. Book a number free online, collect it within 5 days, and know the 1 year porting lock.
Fajr Riaz · · 7 min read
A new Zong prepaid SIM costs Rs 300. Bring your original CNIC for a NADRA thumb check, or book your own number online and collect in 3 days.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Buy a new Jazz SIM in Pakistan online or from a retailer. Check the price, required documents, and activation process. Get started today
Fajr Riaz · · 3 min read
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price in Pakistan, full specifications, storage variants, cameras, battery and features. See the latest details.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 price in Pakistan, key specs, storage variants, cameras, battery and features. Check the latest details now.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
Honor X8d price in Pakistan is expected at Rs. 68,499. Check specs, battery, camera, variants, and features. Read the details now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Check the Samsung Galaxy A17 price in Pakistan, specifications, features, and variants. See if it's the right phone for you.
Shahid Anwar · · 4 min read