List of Devices Exempt from Pakistan Type Approval

This list was published on 26th May 2017, The complete list of exempt devices is as follows:

1. Networking Equipment (Switches, Firewalls, Servers, Storage Devices);

2. Laptops /Desktops/Personal Computer (PC);

3. Tablet PC with Wi-Fi only Functionality (Non-SIM based devices);

4. GPS only devices;

5. Smart Watches with Bluetooth / Wi-Fi functionality only (Without SIM or Tracking Features);

6. RFID/Bluetooth/NFC devices;

7. Wi-Fi Access Points operating in ISM Band (2.4 – 2.5 GHZ, 5725 – 5.875 GHz) and conform to PTA ISM Band Regulation SRO 287(I) 2016;

The listed devices do not require Type Approval / No Objection Letter (NOC) from PTA, and may directly be imported as per custom procedures.