Pakistan to Move From Assembly to Full-Scale Electronics Manufacturing
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
The Mobile and Electronic Device Manufacturing Policy for the period 2026-2033 has been finalized and is set to be presented to the Prime Minister. The policy outlines a strategic shift from basic assembly operations to full-scale manufacturing.
Officials briefed the meeting on the key features of the policy, which covers mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices. SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan said the policy was developed after extensive consultations with stakeholders and is designed to provide a comprehensive framework for the growth of Pakistan’s electronics manufacturing sector.
The policy aims to promote domestic manufacturing and exports by encouraging international brands to establish production facilities in Pakistan, while enabling local brands to expand and strengthen their manufacturing capabilities.
SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan said the policy clearly defines phase-wise manufacturing targets and timelines, adding that Pakistan is at a critical stage in its transition from assembly to manufacturing. He noted that sustained economic growth is closely linked to strengthening local manufacturing capabilities and integrating Pakistan into global value chains.
According to the Engineering Development Board, the policy targets 50 percent localization in mobile phone manufacturing by 2033. It also aims to achieve 70 percent e-waste recovery through organized systems and to develop 50,000 skilled workers, including 15,000 specialized professionals, to support industrial growth and environmental sustainability.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2026/01/01/pakistan-to-move-from-assembly-to-full-scale-electronics-manufacturing/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
