As custom duty taxes on all import products are increased, PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) also raises taxes on the import of all smartphones. As iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus taxes was announced, new taxes are now applied to these models of iPhone.
New PTA Taxes iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
| Device | PTA TAX on ID Card | PTA TAX on Passport |
| Apple iPhone 7 | Rs. 98,000/- | Rs. 95,300/- |
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Rs. 98,000/- | Rs. 95,300/- |
As you can see the TAX rates in the above table of these models of iPhone. These taxes are higher than the total price of the mobile phone. So this is very bad news for thousands of lovers of these models.
As this is a very high amount of tax so this tax number exceeds the purchasing capacity of thousands of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus users in Pakistan. We highly request to PTA that take action and reduce the Tax on these models. Because small iPhone users can’t afford this tax amount.
As you know that the models of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are the best models of the time. Even millions of iPhone users all over the world still use these models. These models were launched with High-resolution cameras, very attractive designs, famous Colors, and super fast processor speed of that time.
PTA Tax on Passport
As PTA tax is lower on passports compare to tax on Id cards. So to pay tax with a passport there are some requirements that have to fulfil.
- A person whose name is mentioned on the passport can only pay tax.
- Must have a travel history of 30 days to pay tax with a passport.
If we discuss the difference in tax Prices of these models on Passports and on ID cards then there is only a difference of almost Rs. 3,000. But this difference is very high if we talk about other latest models.
How to Pay PTA Tax Online?
If you want to pay the PTA tax on your device online then please follow these steps.
- Open the browser and go to the official website of DIRBS.
- Now create an account on the portal DIRBS.
- Now fill out the form according to the instructions given on the website.
- Please read all instructions carefully before filling out the form.
- Now provide all details which are required on the form.
- Before submitting the form please make sure that all details entered are correct.
- After filling in all details click on submit.
- Now check your email which address you entered in the form.
- Now after a short time, your device will be verified by PTA.
You can simply check your mobile PTA amount by dialing the USSD code *8484#.