Owning an iPhone in Pakistan now involves higher costs due to updated PTA taxes for the fiscal year 2024-25. These taxes are mandatory for activating a Pakistani SIM card on imported iPhones. They apply to all iPhone models, from the older iPhone 5 to the latest iPhone 15, and can be pretty substantial.
High PTA Tax Rates on iPhones
The PTA tax on iPhones in Pakistan is notably high, often exceeding six figures for the newest models. Despite these high costs, the demand for Apple products remains strong among Pakistanis. Several factors drive this demand:
Factors Contributing to High Costs
- The PTA taxes significantly increase the overall cost of iPhones in Pakistan.
- High import duties and the premium nature of Apple products also contribute to the increased expenses.
PTA Taxes Breakdown for 2024-25
The 2024-25 budget outlines the PTA taxes for various iPhone models as follows:
| Apple Device Model | Tax on Passport (PKR) | Tax on CNIC (PKR) |
| iPhone X | 62,800 | 76,400 |
| iPhone XR | 57,850 | 71,450 |
| iPhone XS | 72,650 | 86,250 |
| iPhone XS Max | 77,600 | 91,200 |
| iPhone 11 | 67,300 | 86,700 |
| iPhone 11 Pro | 93,200 | 115,110 |
| iPhone 12 | 75,450 | 94,100 |
| iPhone 12 Mini | 86,150 | 107,400 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | 103,300 | 125,200 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | 107,300 | 130,700 |
| iPhone 13 | 86,150 | 107,400 |
| iPhone 13 Mini | 90,850 | 118,400 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | 105,650 | 128,850 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | 110,350 | 137,900 |
| iPhone 14 | 107,300 | 130,700 |
| iPhone 14 Plus | 113,000 | 137,000 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | 122,300 | 147,150 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | 131,150 | 156,900 |
| iPhone 15 | 107,300 | 130,700 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | 113,100 | 137,000 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | 135,300 | 161,500 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 148,500 | 176,000 |