LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a 120-day tax-free mobile registration facility for Overseas Pakistanis on each visit to the country.
In a statement, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that to avail of this benefit, visitors can use the PTA’s free, automated Temporary Mobile Registration System, accessible through the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) portal.
This initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted mobile connectivity for Overseas Pakistanis during their short stays in Pakistan, while also showcasing “PTA’s commitment to enabling digital inclusion and ease of access”.
Recently, there were claims that PTA has waived the tax it charged on imported mobile phones. However, the authority termed these claims baseless.
