Pakistan has prepared a draft Mobile and Electronics Device Manufacturing Policy 2026-30, outlining a five-year roadmap to significantly boost domestic production of mobile phones and electronic devices. The policy sets an ambitious target of achieving 50 percent local production of mobile phone components within the next five to eight years while also encouraging the assembly and manufacturing of laptops, tablets, and point-of-sale machines. The government has shared the draft with International Monetary Fund officials as part of its strategy to reduce import dependency and strengthen local manufacturing.
Under the proposed policy, Pakistan aims to increase exports of mobile and electronic devices to $700 million by 2030 while simultaneously training 50,000 skilled workers for the electronics manufacturing sector. Officials expect the initiative to create meaningful employment opportunities across manufacturing, assembly, and related industries. By gradually increasing local content, the government intends to reduce production costs of mobile phones and electronic devices by up to five percent, improving the competitiveness of domestically produced products in both local and regional markets.
The policy framework emphasizes the development of a comprehensive electronics manufacturing ecosystem. It focuses on fostering local component production for laptops, tablets, POS machines, and mobile phones, with a target of achieving 30 percent local content for non-mobile devices. Analysts note that the initiative could transform Pakistan from a predominantly import-dependent market into a regional hub for electronics manufacturing. The policy is also expected to generate approximately Rs. 148 billion in levies from the sector while creating opportunities for ancillary industries such as packaging, logistics, and quality testing services, contributing to broader industrial growth.
As part of the draft policy, the government plans to attract foreign investment to accelerate development of the electronics manufacturing sector. By combining workforce development, local component production, and export promotion, the policy aims to position Pakistan strategically within the regional electronics market. Implementation between 2026 and 2030 will be closely monitored through measurable targets for local content, workforce training, and export growth. Industry sources emphasize that the policy could reduce foreign exchange outflow, strengthen supply chains, and encourage innovation across the electronics ecosystem.
This structured approach to mobile and electronics manufacturing signals a sustained effort by Pakistan to enhance self-reliance in technology production while fostering economic growth, job creation, and export-led development.
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