The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all sugar mills to install video analytics and modern monitoring devices before the upcoming crushing season.
The move aims to ensure transparent production tracking as part of commitments made to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The FBR has made it mandatory for sugar mills to install advanced video analytics systems to monitor their production in real time. According to the official notification, manufacturers will no longer be permitted to operate without proper surveillance integration.
Officials said the decision marks significant progress in fulfilling another IMF condition related to improving transparency and tax compliance. The production data of sugar mills will now be directly tracked through the FBR’s new digital monitoring system.
Installation of GPU systems made mandatory
The tax authority has also ordered sugar mills to install modern GPU-based monitoring systems before the start of the crushing season. The devices must be integrated with the FBR’s video analytics system to ensure accurate and tamper-proof data collection.
This step is part of a wider effort to digitize production monitoring in Pakistan’s key industrial sectors. The FBR believes that such integration will reduce underreporting and improve tax compliance across the board.
Cement industry under electronic monitoring
In a parallel move, the FBR has also mandated electronic monitoring of cement bags. From November 1, no cement shipments will be allowed without official tax stamps. The decision follows the successful implementation of the Track and Trace System in the cement sector.
Each cement bag must now carry a unique ID marking, enabling real-time verification and preventing the sale of untaxed goods. The FBR emphasized that the rule applies to all manufacturers without exception.
