KARACHI: Retailers across Pakistan have started charging new prices for mobile phones after imposition of general sales tax of Rs500-1,000 per set by the Federal Board of Revenue.
The FBR a month back raised advance income tax to five per cent from one percent on mobile phone import. Mobile phone dealers said that they got the new price list from importers and distributors of cell phones.
According to an official announcement, issued on April 4, sales tax of Rs1,000 per mobile phone will be charged in case of smart phones or satellite phones.
Teletec Mobile Director Azad Lalani said that 2G phones now cost Rs500 more and smart phone have become costlier by Rs1,000.
IANS
