Pakistan’s local device manufacturing sector maintained strong momentum in 2025, producing 30.21 million units, while commercially imported devices fell to 2.37 million units, PTA data released last week showed.
The figures highlight a sustained shift toward domestic production, supported by regulatory reforms and incentive-based policies aimed at reducing reliance on imports. PTA noted that local manufacturing has expanded consistently over the past decade, transforming Pakistan’s handset ecosystem.
According to the regulator, domestic output overtook imports in 2021 and the gap has widened further since then. The trend reflects the impact of PTA’s Mobile Device Manufacturing regulations, the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS), and measures encouraging global brands to assemble locally.
Chinese brands continue to dominate locally produced devices, accounting for a significant share of total output. PTA data shows companies such as Infinix, Vivo, itel, Tecno and Redmi leading production volumes, strengthening Pakistan’s industrial base and expanding access to affordable technology.
The transition has also helped ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves, create employment opportunities and support technology transfer, positioning Pakistan as an emerging regional hub for local manufacturing.
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