11/09/2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet Apple CEO John Ternus in the United States to discuss Appleโs potential entry into Pakistan. The proposed meeting could take place during a Washington visit in the coming months.
Briefing the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Thursday, the Engineering Development Board CEO said Pakistan has 37 local mobile-phone manufacturers that have produced over 35 million handsets.
He said the government is seeking Appleโs participation in local manufacturing or assembly, noting its absence from Pakistanโs mobile-phone production sector.
The committee chairman called for increased domestic production, affordable phones, and strong quality standards, with greater emphasis on locally manufactured 4G and 5G devices rather than older 3G technology.
Disclaimer: Based on reported statements; shared for information only. The proposed meeting does not confirm any Apple investment, manufacturing agreement, or launch. AI-generated visuals, if used, are illustrative and do not show an actual meeting.