Everything you need to know about Pakistan’s first-ever locally manufactured Samsung smartphone

Technology’s progress can’t be limited; humans can only try to match its fast pace. In doing so, some countries tend to succeed better than the rest in taking the lead in the world’s technological advancement. However, recently Pakistan has also been spreading its wings to participate in critical technological initiatives.

This decision to jump into the technological realm stems from the Government of Pakistan’s belief that without investment in technology and IT, the country can not progress. Indeed, competing with countries possessing top-notch technologies and innovations can never be fruitful if Pakistan continues to stick with traditional ideas.

Keeping in mind the much-needed technological advancement, Pakistan has finally launched its first-ever smartphone manufactured locally.

Samsung & Lucky Group launched the first locally manufactured mobile phone under Samsung's brand in Pakistan! ?? #PakistanMovingForward pic.twitter.com/EU1OyjEhqO

— PTI (@PTIofficial) January 26, 2022

Launch of the Smartphone

Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI), the present Government party, took to Twitter today to announce the moment of honor. According to their official Twitter handle tweet, Samsung and Lucky group have officially launched a locally-manufactured smartphone. This is a big step for Pakistan, and the journey is only uphill from here.

Here’s how netizens are reacting to the big announcement:

InshAllah

— Abdullah Rana (@iamabdullahrana) January 26, 2022

سر ، موبائل مینوفیکچرنگ پالیسی پڑھیں ۔ اُس میں ٹائم لائن لکھی ہے کہ کب لوکل اسمبلنگ کے بعد لوکل مینوفیکچرنگ شروع ہو گی ۔ تقریباً ڈیڑھ برس بعد یہ موبائل مکمل طور پہ پاکستان میں بنیں گے ۔
پہلی بار جب کوئی چیز ملک میں بناتے ہیں تو پہلے اسمبلنگ سے ہی شروع کرتے ہیں ۔

— Farhan (@FarhanThinks) January 26, 2022

This is the result of our Mobile Manufacturing Policy and a clear vindication of our 'Make-in-Pakistan' initiative.@aliya_hamza @SamsungPakistan #Pakistan #PakistanMovingForward #Samaungmobiles #MakeinPakistan #exports

— Abdul Razak Dawood (@razak_dawood) July 17, 2021

Once samsung starts,to attract other manufacturing companies towards pak will become eadier.

— Syed Mehdi (@smehdi329) July 17, 2021

اس سال پاکستان نے اپنی demand کے %60 موبائل مقامی طور پر پیدا کیے. اس حکومت کی نئی موبائل پالیسی کیوجہ سے درآمدی بل میں کمی ہوئی اور موبائل سیکٹر میں نئی ​​ملازمتیں پیدا کیں۔

لنگر خانے اور کارخانے ایک ساتھ ???#MadeInPakistan #PakistanMovingForward pic.twitter.com/CgceeuSMfF

— Nargis munir (@nargis780) January 27, 2022

Finally Good News #PakistanMovingForward pic.twitter.com/HF1ZH3oEQk

— Hisban Memon (@hisban_memon) January 28, 2022

The Merger between Samsung and Lucky Group

According to reports, the Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) joined hands with Samsung Gulf Electronics in July 2021 to manufacture Samsung gadgets in Pakistan. Following the deal, Samsung mobile phones were manufactured in the existing LMC plant at the Bin Qasim Industrial Park. The smartphone production was completed in December 2021, and a month later, the mobile phone was launched.

Experts believe that the local manufacturing of Samsung mobile phones will take the country to new heights. More companies will approach Pakistan shortly to set up manufacturing plants. This historic moment paves the way to more opportunities, hopefully leading the country towards dramatic progress.

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