19/02/2026
Big News: Apple is officially coming to Pakistan!
The government has agreed to major incentives to bring the tech giant in. Here's the breakdown:
✅ The Plan: Apple will start by refurbishing 2-3 year old iPhones for re-export, aiming to train local labour before eventually moving into manufacturing.
✅ The Incentives: The govt is offering discounted land, increasing performance incentives to 8%, and expects $100M from re-exports in Year 1.
✅ The Bigger Picture: This is part of a wider push to make Pakistan a regional export hub for mobile and electronics, with $557M in Chinese investment expected soon.
They are targeting 35% local parts usage in the first year. A new export levy on high-end phones (over 1 lac) will fund tech investment.