Apple has officially launched the much-awaited iPhone 16 series, which contains the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The statement occurred on September 9, 2024, during the “It’s Glowtime” event at Apple Park in Cupertino.

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The Apple iPhone 16 series is powered by the refined A18 Pro processor, which delivers larger display sizes, improved camera features, and immersive gaming graphics. Apple also introduced Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that provides personalized understanding while securing users’ privacy.

Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, said, “The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, with the faster A18 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence, are the most advanced iPhones we’ve ever built.”

Apple iPhone 16 Series PTA Tax in Pakistan

The iPhone 16 PTA tax changes depending on whether users register their devices using their passport or CNIC. The iPhone 16 Pro Max has the highest PTA tax among all the models. Users must pay the PTA tax within 30 days for passport registration and 60 days for CNIC registration to avoid penalties.

Here’s a breakdown of the PTA tax:

Model PTA Tax on Passport (PKR) PTA Tax on CNIC (PKR)

Apple iPhone 16 107,325 130,708

Apple iPhone 16 Plus 113,075 137,033

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 135,300 161,480

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 148,500 176,000

Apple iPhone 16 Series Availability in Pakistan

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available in Pakistan by October. These models will come in unique finishes like black titanium, natural titanium, white titanium, and desert titanium.

The Apple iPhone 16 series offers a combination of storage options, ranging from 128GB to a massive 1TB. Additionally, the highly expected iOS 18 will launch globally on Monday, September 16, and will also be available in Pakistan. This software update will be free for all users.

Apple iPhone 16 Series Expected Prices in Pakistan

Here’s a look at the iPhone 16 Price in Pakistan:

Model Expected Price (PKR)

iPhone 16 Approx. Rs. 339,999

iPhone 16 Plus Approx. Rs. 369,999

iPhone 16 Pro Approx. Rs. 479,999

iPhone 16 Pro Max Approx. Rs. 569,999

Pre-orders for the Apple iPhone 16 series began on Friday, September 13, in 58 countries. These models will officially launch on September 20, and by September 27, they will be available in other regions, including Macao, Vietnam, and 19 additional countries.

PTA Tax Rules for International Travelers

International travelers and overseas Pakistanis do not need to pay the PTA tax for their iPhone 16 when temporarily using their phones in Pakistan. They can register their devices for 120 days each time they visit Pakistan, thanks to the recently presented feature in DIRBS.

Apple’s iPhone 16 series continues to push the boundaries of smartphone technology, making it a leading pick for tech enthusiasts in Pakistan and around the world.

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