By April 2026, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have enforced a new system of taxing high-end mobile devices. To Apple fans, it implies that the PTA Tax on iPhone in Pakistan 2026 has undergone a huge revision considering the change in the US Dollar price and the new taxation on luxury imports.
Regardless of whether you are carrying a phone with you or purchase a non-registered unit in the country, it is important to have knowledge of the prevailing custom values so that your phone is not permanently blocked after 60 days of grace.
Why iPhone PTA Taxes Have Increased This Month
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated the “Customs Value” (valuation) for smartphones priced above $500. Since every modern iPhone falls into the premium category, they are subject to the highest tax brackets, which include:
- Regulatory Duty (RD)
- Sales Tax (Ad Valorem)
- Mobile Levy
- Withholding Tax (WHT)
In April 2026, the tax on the newest iPhone models rose by about 8-12% to reduce the trade deficit and promote local assembly-iPhones are only imported.
Detailed PTA Tax Breakdown for iPhone Models (April 2026)
The rates below are calculated according to the most recent updates of DIRBS (Device Identification Registration & Blocking System). Note that registration on a Passport (within 60 days of international travel) is cheaper than registering on a CNIC.
| iPhone Model | Tax on Passport (Approx.) | Tax on CNIC (Approx.) |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max / Pro | PKR 155,000 – 165,000 | PKR 195,000 – 215,000 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max / Pro | PKR 135,000 – 145,000 | PKR 170,000 – 185,000 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max / Pro | PKR 120,000 – 130,000 | PKR 150,000 – 165,000 |
| iPhone 14 Series | PKR 105,000 – 115,000 | PKR 130,000 – 145,000 |
| iPhone 13 Series | PKR 85,000 – 95,000 | PKR 110,000 – 120,000 |
How to Check and Pay Your iPhone PTA Tax
To keep your device active in the Pakistani networks (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone), you have to register it using the PTA DIRBS Portal.
Dial *8484#: This is the simplest to check the status of your phone and create a PSID (Payment System ID).
Bank Payments: By PSID, you can make tax payments using the ATM, online banking and even by using mobile applications like EasyPaisa and JazzCash.
Checking: PTA normally whitelists your IMEI once you make a payment and it takes 24 hours.
Is It Worth Buying a Non-PTA iPhone?
While the PTA Tax on iPhone in Pakistan 2026 is steep, using a non-registered phone is becoming increasingly difficult as temporary registration “hacks” are being patched. A PTA-approved phone ensures better resale value and uninterrupted connectivity.
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