Wishaaq Hussain
Member
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has recently released data indicating a significant surge in the import of smartphones within Pakistan, marking a substantial increase over the previous fiscal year.
During the first nine months of the financial year, smartphone imports have soared to an impressive Rs370 billion, reflecting a remarkable 180% surge compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. This notable increase highlights a burgeoning trend in consumer behavior and technological preferences within the country.
The report further elaborates on the import expenditure incurred on smart mobile phones from July to March, totaling $1.30 billion. In contrast, the import figures for the same period in the preceding year amounted to Rs106 billion or $460 million. Such a substantial rise in import expenditure underscores the evolving landscape of technology consumption in Pakistan.
During the first nine months of the financial year, smartphone imports have soared to an impressive Rs370 billion, reflecting a remarkable 180% surge compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. This notable increase highlights a burgeoning trend in consumer behavior and technological preferences within the country.
The report further elaborates on the import expenditure incurred on smart mobile phones from July to March, totaling $1.30 billion. In contrast, the import figures for the same period in the preceding year amounted to Rs106 billion or $460 million. Such a substantial rise in import expenditure underscores the evolving landscape of technology consumption in Pakistan.