The Ministry of Industries and Production has finalised a draft of the Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2026–30, aimed at strengthening local production and expanding Pakistan’s manufacturing base.
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According to the draft policy, the government plans to localise up to 50 percent of mobile phone components over the next five to eight years. The initiative also targets $700 million in exports of mobile phones and electronic devices, with the sector’s overall export potential estimated at $2 billion.
The policy places strong emphasis on skills development, with plans to train an additional 50,000 skilled workers for the mobile and electronics manufacturing industry. It also proposes local production of laptops, tablets, and point-of-sale devices using at least 30 percent locally sourced components, a move expected to reduce production costs by up to five percent.
Officials said the policy could generate Rs148 billion in levies during its implementation period, while helping to attract investment and strengthen the domestic economy.
The Ministry of Industries and Production said the policy will be implemented in consultation with all relevant stakeholders to ensure broad-based support. Officials stressed that expanding local manufacturing aligns with the government’s broader economic objectives, including job creation and industrial growth.
As part of these goals, the government aims to achieve 5 to 6 percent economic growth by the end of its term while keeping the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme on track. The prime minister has directed the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to work closely with the business community to facilitate investment.
Separately, the Ministry of Planning has prepared a five-year plan to increase Pakistan’s exports to $60 billion, focusing on eight priority sectors such as agriculture, industry, manufacturing, services, information technology, and mining. Officials noted that current export growth remains well below the pace required to meet this target.
The Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Policy is expected to be formally launched after receiving approval from the IMF.
