The iPhone’s ability to hold its value over an extended period of time is its strongest feature. Other brands of smartphones typically lack the durability and dependability of an iPhone. You might also be surprised to learn that even certain earlier models of the iPhone are now more expensive in Pakistan than they were when they were first introduced. This is because our nation’s primary telecom regulator, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), recently increased the tariffs on imported cell phones. Looking at the PTA taxes on the iPhone 12 series in the table below will help you understand what we’re talking about:
Added PTA taxes on the iPhone 12 Series:
| iPhone Models | PTA Tax on Passport (PKR) | PTA Tax on CNIC (PKR) |
| iPhone 12 mini | 101,525 | 124,328 |
| iPhone 12 | 113,665 | 137,682 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | 129,823 | 155,455 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | 134,825 | 160,958 |
Due to the high taxes in nations with rising inflation like Pakistan, buying an iPhone has gotten more difficult. Several observers attribute this increase to the depreciating currency and decreasing State Bank reserves. Despite the fact that we think this is a good move for retailers that import phones in huge quantities, it doesn’t seem fair to the average user who imports phones for personal use.
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