Apple iPhone Manufacturing in Pakistan
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated Feb 19, 2026
The agreement for Apple Inc. to manufacture iPhones in Pakistan is expected to significantly boost Pakistan's electronics manufacturing sector and attract further foreign investment. This move could also lead to increased competition and innovation in the global mobile phone market.
Apple Inc. is set to begin manufacturing and refurbishing iPhones in Pakistan, following an agreement where the Pakistani government will offer incentives under a new Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Framework. These incentives include discounted land rates and an 8% performance incentive. The government anticipates $100 million from the re-export of refurbished iPhones in the first year and aims to establish Pakistan as a regional hub for mobile and electronics exports. This strategy mirrors Apple Inc.'s entry into other markets like India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it started with repairs before moving to full-scale manufacturing. The Pakistan===Engineering Development Board, led by CEO Hamad Ali Mansoor, has been central to this initiative, which also expects $557 million in investments from Chinese companies. The policy also focuses on increasing the localization of mobile phone parts and includes a proposed export levy on high-end phones to fund technology investment.
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