Pakistan is set to get its first-ever Apple retail store by the end of 2025. Air Link Communication, a smartphone manufacturer and assembler, announced the development during its corporate briefing session with Topline Securities. The move will bring Apple’s full range of products closer to local consumers, including iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and accessories. Alongside Apple, Air Link also plans to launch a Xiaomi retail outlet in Dolmen Mall, Lahore.
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The announcement follows Air Link’s 2024 partnership with GNEXT Technologies, Apple’s authorized distributor in Pakistan. Air Link was tapped as a premium partner to expand Apple’s retail presence and ensure better availability across the country. This appointment aims to give Pakistani customers easier access to Apple’s products through structured retail channels. The company expects this initiative to improve service and provide authentic Apple products directly to consumers.
Air Link emphasized that the Apple store will provide a wide variety of products. The store will focus on both premium devices and popular gadgets, making Apple’s offerings more accessible nationwide. Customers will also benefit from official warranties and after-sales services. The company believes the store will attract tech enthusiasts and general consumers alike. This launch is part of a broader effort to strengthen Apple’s presence in Pakistan’s growing technology market.
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In addition to the Apple store, Air Link revealed plans to receive the first shipment of 10,000 Acer laptops by November. The laptops will be introduced as a pilot project, with hopes of starting local manufacturing if the initiative succeeds. Furthermore, the company is onboarding another mobile brand for future manufacturing and distribution. These steps indicate Air Link’s expanding role in Pakistan’s tech and electronics sector.
This development comes amid Apple’s global rollout of the iPhone 17, featuring a brighter, scratch-resistant screen and improved front-facing camera. Analysts say the Apple retail store in Pakistan will likely boost sales of new devices. It will also provide consumers with official product launches and a reliable shopping experience. Overall, the store marks a milestone for Pakistan’s technology retail landscape, bringing it closer to international standards.