Sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication
Authority (PTA) told Online that there are 12 to 15 thousands mobile
phone shops across the country and generated huge employment
opportunities. They said that about 60,000 people directly and
indirectly are employing in this sector.They said that according to estimates
provided by local resellers of the mobile phone handsets, the number of
handsets imported currently at around 750,000 and 800,000 per month.… They said that four major players dominate
Mobile Phone Handsets market, Nokia leading with 55 percent, Sony
Ericsson 22 percent, Samsung 17 percent and Motorola 5 percent.They said that due to the increasing trend
of import of handsets through proper channel, the reduction is observed
in availability of smuggled sets.Source: Pak Tribune
Reduction in smuggled cell phones are always a good thing! Props to Nokia for being the top dog in Pakistan.