Pakistan Launches Mobile Device Registration and Tax Payment System to Ensure Legal Use

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are working together to raise awareness about mobile device registration and tax payment under the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS). This initiative aims to ensure that mobile devices in Pakistan are compliant with the law and operate securely within the national network.

PTA has strongly advised consumers to purchase only PTA-approved devices, which can be identified by a clear “PTA Approved” stamp on the handset. This step is crucial to ensure network compatibility and secure operations within Pakistan’s mobile ecosystem.

The DIRBS system requires mobile devices to be registered after payment of applicable taxes and duties, as enforced by the FBR, and after confirming the technical requirements by PTA. The aim of this joint effort is to promote a safer and more robust digital future for Pakistan.

For the latest updates regarding taxes and duties on mobile devices, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the FBR’s official website and access the mobile device regularization portal.

It is important to note that the registration of mobile phones brought into Pakistan by overseas Pakistanis or foreigners is also completed through the DIRBS system. This system automatically registers legal devices while blocking illegal ones to ensure compliance with the law.

For detailed information regarding taxes and duties on mobile devices, users can visit the official FBR website at [www.fbr.gov.pk](https://www.fbr.gov.pk/mobile-devices/51149/131261), where they can enter their device’s *IMEI* number to view the relevant details.

These initiatives are aimed at reducing the circulation of illegal mobile devices in Pakistan while improving transparency and accountability in tax collection for the mobile sector.