Google Pixel 7 Pro PTA Tax — Full Guide 2026
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is a premium smartphone with an international retail price of approximately $899 USD. Under Pakistan's DIRBS system, all mobile phones must be registered with the PTA before they can operate on local networks. Based on the current 2026 DIRBS duty schedule, the exact PTA tax for the Google Pixel 7 Pro is:
- Passport (Personal Baggage): Rs. 51,740 — must register within 60 days of returning to Pakistan
- CNIC (Commercial/Local Import): Rs. 75,000 — for devices purchased locally or after 60-day window
Step-by-Step: How to Register Google Pixel 7 Pro with PTA
- Dial *#06# to get your Pixel 7 Pro's 15-digit IMEI number
- Visit dirbs.pta.gov.pk or download the DIRBS app
- Enter IMEI, select registration type (Passport or CNIC)
- Generate a PSID (Payment Slip ID) and note the amount: Rs. 51,740 (passport) or Rs. 75,000 (CNIC)
- Pay at any 1-Link ATM, JazzCash, Easypaisa, or bank branch
- Your Pixel 7 Pro will be approved for all Pakistani networks within 24–72 hours
Passport vs CNIC — Which Should You Choose for Google Pixel 7 Pro?
Passport registration saves you Rs. 23,260 compared to CNIC. If you bought this phone abroad, always register on passport within 60 days to get the lower rate.
Important Rules & Deadlines
- Passport registration must be completed within 60 days of arrival in Pakistan
- After 60 days, you can only register on CNIC at the higher commercial rate
- Each CNIC can register up to 5 devices per year under the personal baggage rule
- Unregistered devices are blocked from all Pakistani mobile networks after the grace period
- These rates are fixed amounts from the DIRBS schedule — there's no percentage calculation needed
Source: PTA DIRBS duty schedule 2026. Verify current amounts at dirbs.pta.gov.pk before making payment. Rates are updated annually under the Finance Act.