According to a directive issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), mobile users now need to register their cellular devices with the authority.
Users can register their device via SMS by sending the IMEI number to 8484. Device’s IMEI number can be checked by dialling *#06# Moreover, registration can also be done via website or mobile application.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority had earlier sent notification to all mobile users asking them to register their smartphones and GSM devices before October 20.
Mobile phones not registered by the given date will be blocked by PTA.
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Frequently asked questions after July 2019 amendments;
Hi sir Salam.
Before I’m came in Pakistan in that days i stay there more then 2months thats why my mobile was blocked before 3days when i came back to Dubai so now i want to go Pakistan so can you tell me what is the procedure there for register my Mobile Phone.
Momin
You just go to mobile phone company office like Jazz, Telenor and Ufone and get it registered after paying tax. Otherwise you can dial *8484# from your mobile and register online after paying tax.
I want to register my phone
Ramsha
Visit nearest Telenor franchise to register your device.
I want to regesterd my phon pls let me nw thanks
Hi. If i have already used a mobile in Pakistan in 2016, 2017 and 2018, am I required to pay the Taxes/Duty on the same mobile?
If the record exists in mobile operator’s database, it will not be blocked but you cannot be sure.
Salam, I have bought a mobile in UAE. How will PTA decide its price? is the tax decided on the price which is in Pakistan or will the convert the dirhams in Pak Rupee? Please guide me asap.
Thanks in advance.
sir batana bool geya cell used huwa hy note9 wo lyrha hu
AoA. sir myra dost dubai sy arha hy ky wo apny sat samsung note9 lyga waha uski pakistani price 50k banti hy to tax kitna laggy ga plzz sir bata dy ….
Saqib
I think you will have to pay 31520 rupees but not sure better you visit any mobile franchise and ask them to be sure.
Is there any provision to overseas pakistanis with overseas membership or remittance card holders that they shall have discount or tax exemption?
Kashif
You can use remittance card to pay custom duty. If you transfer 10 million rupees in one year, you will get platinum card which is good for one lakh custom duty. For 5 million transfer you gat gold card worth 50 thousand rupees.
Aoa sir.i have bought a mobile from UAE and it is not registered on passport .and i want to register the mobile device in pakistan .what is the process and how much amount i shell pay for samsung s8.
Zakariya
Mobile device registration facility is available at all mobile operator franchises and customer service centers. Applicants can register their device at mobile operator’s franchise or customer service center. Also they can register mobile device by dialing *8484# from mobile dial pad and pay FBR duties/taxes.
Tax/duty= 26460 rupees
I bought my mobile iPhone 8 in 2017 from Dubai and I have been using it since then. However, when I returned from DBX Aug 2019 my mob has been blocked. Pls let me know do I need to pay registration fee & if yes then how much. Also or there is some technical fault which needs to be addressed. Pls help. Thanks
Yasmeen
You will have to pay duty if you want to use it in Pakistan. I suggest you visit nearest mobile operator’s franchise or help center to know how much tax you will have to pay, You can get it registered from there. In case you want to pay online dial *8484# from your mobile dial pad and follow instructions but you might not be able to do so as your phone has already been blocked.