Govt Finalizes ‘Made In Pakistan’ Electronics Policy to Support Local Products

The government has finalized a Made in Pakistan electronics manufacturing policy.

According to a report, the policy will enable the local manufacturing of mobile phones, laptops, computers, tablets, and a range of other electronic products, as the government moves to curb reliance on imported finished goods.

Under the new framework, domestic production will also cover biometric machines, point of sale machines, tracking systems, signal boosters, dongles, and smartwatches.

Officials say the initiative is designed to strengthen the local industrial base while supporting long term economic stability.

The policy links local manufacturing with foreign exchange savings and data security. Officials believe producing electronic devices within Pakistan will help protect sensitive data and significantly reduce pressure on the country’s import bill.

To discourage imports of finished electronic goods, the government has proposed a levy ranging from 1 percent to 5 percent, depending on the value of the imported device. The levy structure is designed to gradually increase with higher priced products to make locally assembled alternatives more competitive.

According to the document, a 1 percent levy is proposed on devices priced up to thirty dollars, 2 percent on devices up to one hundred dollars, 3 percent on items up to three hundred dollars, and 5 percent on devices priced up to five hundred dollars.

An additional 5 percent levy is proposed for imported electronic devices valued between five hundred and seven hundred dollars.

At the same time, the policy recommends tax exemptions on the import of raw materials used in local manufacturing. Officials say this measure will lower production costs, attract investment, and encourage multinational and local firms to expand operations in Pakistan.

The document estimates that the government could generate Rs. 104 billion over seven years through the implementation of the policy.

It also projects that prices of locally manufactured electronic devices could decline by up to 70 percent within the same period, improving affordability for consumers.

Officials believe the Made in Pakistan electronics policy could lead to job creation, technology transfer, and a reduced dependence on imports if implemented effectively, signalling a long term shift in Pakistan’s electronics manufacturing landscape.