ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom Syed Murtaza Mahmud on Friday said that the government would facilitate the mobile phone sector to commence mother board (PCB) assembly in Pakistan by 2023. He chaired a briefing session on Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy 202O. He said that in light of the policy Mobile Device Manufacturing (MDM) regulations more 30 companies have been issued MDM authorization enabling them to manufacture mobile devices in Pakistan. He remarked that there is need to establish R&D center for transfer of technology and skill development pertaining to mobile manufacturing sector. He added that this would enhance footprint of mobile manufacturing industry in competitive export market.

Source: The Nation April 29, 2022 23:30 UTC