How can I avoid additional PTA tax on an imported iPhone in Pakistan?

I took 16 pro max from dubai on 5100 AED. Now after 2 month Pakistan telecommunication authority block my phone and asking for More tax in the name of PTA tax , which is 2500 AED. So the total cost will be now 2070 USD for 256gb mobile.

kindly provide some key to avoid this cruel more tax please


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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 24, 2025 3:28 PM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2025 3:39 PM

OrthopodKATH wrote:

I took 16 pro max from dubai on 5100 AED. Now after 2 month Pakistan telecommunication authority block my phone and asking for More tax in the name of PTA tax , which is 2500 AED. So the total cost will be now 2070 USD for 256gb mobile.
kindly provide some key to avoid this cruel more tax please

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No one here, nor at Apple can help you. This is between you and taxing authority in Pakistan. I guess if you want to use your phone, you'll have to pay them.

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Feb 24, 2025 3:39 PM in response to OrthopodKATH

OrthopodKATH wrote:

I took 16 pro max from dubai on 5100 AED. Now after 2 month Pakistan telecommunication authority block my phone and asking for More tax in the name of PTA tax , which is 2500 AED. So the total cost will be now 2070 USD for 256gb mobile.
kindly provide some key to avoid this cruel more tax please

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No one here, nor at Apple can help you. This is between you and taxing authority in Pakistan. I guess if you want to use your phone, you'll have to pay them.

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