Pakistan has prepared a draft Mobile and Electronics Device Manufacturing Policy aimed at achieving 50% local production of mobile phone components within the next five to eight years.
The new Mobile and Electronics Device Manufacturing Policy 2026-30 has been shared with the International Monetary Fund as the government seeks to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependency.
Under the policy, Pakistan aims to increase exports of mobile and electronic devices to $700 million while training 50,000 skilled workers for the manufacturing sector.
The policy framework covers production of laptops, tablets and point of sale machines alongside mobile phones. The government has set a target of 30% local production of components for laptops, tablets and POS machines.
Officials say the new manufacturing policy will help reduce production costs of mobile and electronic devices by 5%, making locally manufactured products more competitive.
The government expects to generate Rs. 148 billion in levies from the mobile and electronics device manufacturing sector under the new policy.
The policy document outlines a comprehensive strategy to develop Pakistan’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem over the next several years. It focuses on creating a skilled workforce, encouraging local component manufacturing and promoting exports.
Industry sources say the policy aims to transform Pakistan from an import-dependent market into a regional manufacturing hub for mobile phones and electronic devices.
The government has been working to attract foreign investment in the electronics manufacturing sector as part of its broader industrialization strategy.
The policy is expected to create significant employment opportunities in manufacturing, assembly and related industries while saving foreign exchange through reduced imports.
Local manufacturing of mobile phone components and electronic devices will also help develop ancillary industries, including packaging, logistics and quality testing services.
The timeframe of 2026-30 indicates the government plans to implement the policy over a five-year period, with measurable targets for local content, exports and workforce development.
