Pakistan: industry on the ground
Oil production was confined to Punjab until 1981, when a company found the first field in Lower Sindh; by 1998-99 the Lower Sindh gas fields produced more oil than Punjab.
Pakistan · IECEx
IECEx Cell Phone Supplier in Pakistan
A Zone 1 / Zone 21 smartphone for crews on the gas fields of Sindh and Balochistan, the refineries at Karachi, Attock and Mahmood Kot, the LNG terminals at Port Qasim and the fertiliser plants. Buyers searching for an IECEx cell phone supplier for Pakistan can take the datasheet and the certification schedule for the IS-04Z1 now; supply follows certification.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicIECEx
DeviceCell Phone
RouteSupply
WherePakistan
Short answer. An IECEx cell phone for Pakistan cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx cell phone for Pakistan
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| Where it applies | Pakistan: Hub, Balochistan, Mahmood Kot, Muzaffargarh, Sui, Balochistan | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Pakistan
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Pakistan. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The market · Pakistan
Where this applies in Pakistan
The classified areas, operators and sites below are the ones covered in the SAMS Pakistan market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- OGDCL
- National exploration and production company, operator of many onshore fields
- Pakistan Petroleum Limited
- Operator of the Sui gas field and other onshore fields
- Mari Energies
- Operator of the Mari gas field at Daharki
- SNGPL and SSGC
- Gas transmission and distribution, north and south
- Pak-Arab Refinery (PARCO)
- The Mid-Country Refinery and white oil pipelines
- Attock Refinery
- Refinery at Morgah near Rawalpindi
Industrial areas and sites
- Sui, Balochistan
- Pakistan's historic gas field and its processing plant
- Daharki and Ghotki, Sindh
- The Mari gas field and fertiliser plants
- Port Qasim, Karachi
- LNG import terminals, refining and petroleum storage
- Korangi, Karachi
- Refineries and product terminals
- Hub, Balochistan
- Coastal refinery and storage
- Mahmood Kot, Muzaffargarh
- The PARCO Mid-Country Refinery
Field notes · Pakistan
More about Pakistan that matters for portable equipment
Pakistan: logistics and access
Domestic refining typically meets about 60% of Pakistan's diesel, 30% of motor gasoline and all jet fuel demand, so the rest arrives as imports through port terminals.
Pakistan: rules and approvals
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, headquartered in Islamabad, regulates telecom systems and radio spectrum under the 1996 Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, with zonal offices in Karachi, Lahore, Gwadar, Quetta, Peshawar and other cities.
Pakistan: background
Pakistan's first gas field was found near Sui in Balochistan in 1952, and the Sui area remains a name associated with the country's gas supply and upstream classified-area work.
The term · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Pakistan. Pakistan's operators work with international partners and contractors, and IECEx is the evidence that travels between them. Ask for the certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions, which fix the marking and conditions of use. The certification programme is in progress, no certificate exists yet, and PTA approval for the radio is a separate step.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Pakistan
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to Pakistan starts only after certification, through authorised distributors. Until then a buyer can request the datasheet and the written certification schedule, and arrange a safe-area evaluation unit, which puts the site on the list for the right local channel at launch.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Pakistan
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx cell phone in Pakistan today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an IECEx cell phone in Pakistan cost?
SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined quantity and site.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
Which sites in Pakistan does this cover?
The market guide for Pakistan covers Sui, Balochistan, Daharki and Ghotki, Sindh, Port Qasim, Karachi, Korangi, Karachi, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How will SAMS supply Pakistan?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
How should I plan device supply for a Pakistani refinery shutdown?
Allow for import clearance, courier or freight time and any PTA rules for radio-equipped devices, then keep spare batteries and chargers on site. Large refineries typically run contractor induction before work, so agree device approval at the start of planning.
Which authority regulates mobile devices and radio spectrum in Pakistan?
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, set up in 1996, regulates telecom systems and spectrum, with zonal offices in cities including Karachi, Lahore and Quetta. Device import and approval rules change over time, so check current PTA requirements with your importer before shipping.
Will it work in the heat of Sindh and Balochistan?
Summer ambients there can pass 45 degrees. The certified ambient range is stated on the certificate and will be published when issued, so check it against your site maximum before planning summer use. IP68 and a rugged build help with dust but do not extend the certified range.
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Enquiry · Pakistan
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Pakistan
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · Pakistan
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Pakistan?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.