{
  "id": 9521644,
  "title": "Mercantile launches iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max officially in Pakistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/mercantile-launches-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max-officially-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T07:50:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441024/mercantile-launches-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max-officially-in-pakistan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple’s latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, are now officially launched in Pakistan through Mercantile, an authorized Apple distributor and service provider. These devices are accessible across Mercantile’s nationwide network of Preferred Retail Partners, as well as through authorized telecom and banking partners. Customers can take advantage of PTA approval, a protection plan, a 2-year warranty, and dedicated after-sales support. To stay informed about product availability, Mercantile’s Preferred Retail Partners’ social media accounts should be followed.\n\nNauman Durrani, CEO of Mercantile in Pakistan, expressed excitement about making the latest Apple technology available to customers across the country on the first day of its release. Mercantile aims to ensure customers have access to genuine Apple products with the assurance of PTA approval and reliable after-sales support. To facilitate purchasing, Mercantile offers flexible bank installments and special telecom bundles, making the iPhone more accessible than ever.\n\nThe iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max belong to Apple’s Pro lineup, designed for users who demand high performance, advanced cameras, immersive displays, and an overall premium experience. Mercantile’s protection plan and 2-year warranty offer peace of mind, along with free repair services for eligible accidental damage, such as front screen replacement, back glass replacement, and liquid damage. Customers can register for this plan by scanning the QR code upon purchase.\n\nMercantile’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available through their Preferred Retail Partners across Pakistan. Additionally, exclusive offers are available through Mercantile’s telecom partners, such as Jazz, Zong, and PTCL. For customers who prefer to pay in installments, Mercantile has partnered with leading banks, including HBL, Meezan Bank, Bank Alfalah, Faysal Bank, Standard Chartered, Askari Bank, and UBL. Interested buyers can contact their preferred bank for information on financing plans, eligibility, tenure, and terms. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now available for purchase at Mercantile Preferred Partners or through telecom and bank offers.",
  "summary": "Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, is now officially available in Pakistan through Mercantile, an Apple Authorized Distributor & Service Provider. Customers can buy the devices across Mercantile’s nationwide network of Preferred Retail Partners, along with authorized telecom and banking partners — all backed by PTA approval, a protection plan, a 2-year warranty, and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}