ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to release its mobile tax policy announcement in March 2026, according to Parliamentarian Kasim Gilani.
The announcement follows ongoing discussions about reducing mobile phone taxes in Pakistan. Gilani led the campaign for consumer tax relief, which he described as an upcoming policy that would decrease customs valuations and tax rates to provide essential relief.
“The reduced mobile device costs will create benefits for consumers,” he explained. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) currently faces public confusion because a fake notification claims immediate tax reductions.
The PTA has already debunked this misinformation, emphasizing that it does not set tax policies or collect taxes; these responsibilities lie solely with the FBR. The FBR has established new customs values for 62 used mobile phone models, which now reflect current international market prices.
The organization maintained its existing tax rates and overall policy without any changes. Kasim Gilani’s statement proves that authorities have not yet released their complete official mobile tax policy update which they plan to deliver in March. Consumers should depend on verified information from official FBR and PTA sources until that time arrives.
