PMPMA Calls to Ban Imports of Used Mobile Phones in Pakistan
PMPMA Calls to Ban Imports of Used Mobile Phones in Pakistan · Lahore · Dawn,
Notice advertisement published in Dawn on Thursday, 4 June 2026, listed under Lahore. Issued by PMPMA Calls to Ban Imports of Used Mobile Phones in Pakistan.
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Issuer: Pakistan Mobile Phone Manufacturers Association (PMPMA).
PMPMA is calling for a ban on the import and circulation of undocumented/used mobile phones in Pakistan and urges government support for locally manufactured and PTA-approved devices.
Key concerns cited:
- Loss to government revenue
- Customer deception and fraud
- Reduced employment opportunities
- IMEI cloning and illegal activities
- Money laundering concerns
- Threats to national security
Major focus and recommended government actions:
- Discourage import and circulation of undocumented used mobile phones
- Support locally manufactured and PTA-approved devices
- Increase government revenue and protect consumers from fraud
- Create employment opportunities and encourage local manufacturing and investment
- Reduce smuggling and illegal trade; strengthen national security
Contact / location information (as provided): Pakistan Mobile Phone Manufacturers Association (PMPMA), The Mall, Lahore, Punjab.
Published in Dawn on Thursday, 4 June 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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