Xiaomi has finally gotten the mandatory type approvals from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority after it complied with regulator’s requirement, we’ve check officially.
With these type approvals, Xiaomi is now officially allowed to sell its smartphones in Pakistan.
Initially at least two Xiaomi phones were granted PTA’s type approvals, including Xiaomi Mi Max and Xiaomi Mi 5.
Type approvals for Xiaomi Note 3 and Xiaomi Note 4 will also be obtained with-in next few days, sources have confirmed to us.
A Pakistan Telecommunication Authority spokesperson confirmed to ProPakistani that the authority has granted Xiaomi the required NOC — to operate and sell phones in Pakistan — after Xiaomi complied with all the requirements that are set by the government.
Not to mention, Xiaomi also passed the NTISB security test.
We can also confirm you that Xiaomi has finalized its nation wide distribution partner in Pakistan.
An announcement for official launch can be expected with-in days, if not weeks.
It must be mentioned that Xiaomi will also bring its accessories, with a complete range of Xiaomi Eco products, including Power banks, MI VR, MI band 2 and Car charger in Pakistan.
While we don’t have details yet, sources said that Xiaomi products will be sold at competitive prices along with official warranty in Pakistan.
Sources said that selling price for Xiaomi phones and accessories will be close to the prices they have in Chinese market.