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Govt eyes import duty cuts on mobile phone parts: Officials

The government is contemplating reductions in import duties for essential components used in the production of high-end mobile phones, according to two officials.

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The electronics and information technology ministry is finalising the proposal, including the extent of the duty cuts, with the hope of its inclusion in the federal budget on February 1.

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Government's trade department is reportedly seeking import duty cuts on more than a dozen items, spanning engineering goods to inputs for garment production.

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