Pakistan, Nov. 4 -- Things in Pakistan's smartphone markets are changing. One of the major changes is that smartphones, including iPhones, will be imported via legal channels.

The news first surfaced four months ago but is only being implemented now. Mercantile Pacific, Singapore, a leading mobile phone distribution company, has been appointed as the official regional distributor in Pakistan and Afghanistan by Apple.

Mercantile Pacific has an ever-growing portfolio of customers, partners, and suppliers. To expand its network in Pakistan, the company has signed up with Airlink Communication.

Simon Mallitte, Mercantile Pacific's Head of Global and Business Development, said:

We are thrilled to partner with Airlink Communication, one of ...