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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA has removed Tax for mobile phone devices for 120 days under Temporary Mobile Registration System

Has PTA Removed Tax On Mobile Registration? – News today

Has PTA removed the tax on mobile phone registration? PTA has issued a clarification on rumors of removing tax on mobile phones imported from abroad.

PTA has not removed tax on mobile phone registration. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reacted to posts on social media regarding the removal of tax imposed on the import of mobile phones from abroad. A rumor was doing the rounds on social media that the government has abolished all taxes on mobile phones imported from abroad. However, PTA has dismissed it as baseless.

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In a statement released by PTA, it has been said that no such decision has been taken at the government level yet. Only Overseas Pakistanis will be exempted from these taxes. Regarding non-PTA mobile phones, it is mentioned that such mobile phones can be temporarily registered.

The PTA’s statement clarified that the tax decision falls under the jurisdiction of the FBR. Trust reliable sources instead of listening to urban rumors. According to the report, a system called ‘Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System’ (DIRBS) has been introduced by the government. By which unauthenticated mobile phones can be blocked on cellular networks.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA has removed Tax for mobile phone devices for 120 days under Temporary Mobile Registration System

PTA tax on mobile phone has been removed for 120 days

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA has removed Tax for mobile phone devices for 120 days under Temporary Mobile Registration System. The visitors can use their mobile phones without any tax in Pakistan for 4 months.

The inauguration of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s temporary mobile registration system is a major milestone in the country’s efforts to increase convenience and connectivity for overseas Pakistanis and foreign visitors. This system allows them to register and use their personal mobile phones during their stay in Pakistan without any additional duty or tax.

Earlier, individuals faced challenges and complications in using their personal devices due to the need to pay duties and taxes. The new system removes this burden, promoting ease of communication for passengers.

Temporary Mobile Registration Procedure

To avail the benefits of the temporary mobile registration system, users need to follow a straightforward registration process. On arrival in Pakistan, they can visit PTA designated registration centers or use the online registration portal to register their mobile phone devices.

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During the registration process, users are required to provide their personal details including their passport information and date of arrival in Pakistan. Upon completion of registration, visitors receive a confirmation message, confirming their provisional registration.

Validity and Duration of temporary mobile registration

The Temporary Mobile Registration System allows visitors to register and use their mobile phone for 120 days from the date of arrival in Pakistan. This generous time frame ensures that people can enjoy uninterrupted mobile services during their stay without any additional registration.

However, it is important to note that the provisional registration is only valid for the specific visit. Visitors need to re-register their mobile phones on subsequent visits to Pakistan to continue using their devices without any duty or tax.