Apple Set to Manufacture iPhones in Pakistan: Report (Feb 2026)

American tech giant Apple is reportedly planning to begin manufacturing iPhones in Pakistan under a new government-backed Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Framework, according to multiple media reports published on February 19, 2026.

Key Details from the Report

• Pakistan’s government has agreed to offer incentives to attract Apple to start local iPhone production.

• Apple is also expected to initially refurbish older (2–3-year-old) iPhones in Pakistan for re-export to global markets.

• Authorities estimate around $100 million in export revenue in the first year from these refurbished devices.

• Proposed incentives for Apple include:

  • Discounted land for facilities

  • Up to 8% performance-based incentive

  • Policy support under the new manufacturing framework

Officials say Apple has followed a similar model in countries like India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where the company began with repair/refurbishment operations before moving toward full-scale manufacturing.

However, it’s important to note that Apple has not publicly confirmed these plans yet, and the framework is still awaiting final approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Source Links

• Apple to manufacture iPhones in Pakistan – The Express Tribune report

• Apple Set to Manufacture iPhones in Pakistan: Report – ProPakistani

• Apple to Make iPhones in Pakistan: Report (PTI)