FBR Issues Final Warning to Textile Mills Over Mandatory Camera Installation

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a final warning to textile mill owners, directing them to install surveillance cameras before the start of the new fiscal year.

According to FBR sources, the mandatory camera installation policy will take effect from July 1, and approximately 180 textile mills have been given an ultimatum to comply with the requirement.

Sources said the textile mills will be responsible for bearing all installation and operational costs of the surveillance systems.

The FBR has reportedly warned that any mill failing to install the required cameras will be considered non-operational and may face regulatory action.

The initiative is part of the tax authority’s broader efforts to enhance transparency, improve monitoring, and strengthen tax compliance within key industrial sectors.

Officials noted that similar monitoring systems have already been implemented in sugar mills, cement factories, and fertilizer manufacturing plants.

The FBR believes that real-time surveillance and monitoring mechanisms will help improve documentation, reduce tax evasion, and ensure greater accountability across major industries.

Further details regarding the implementation process and compliance requirements are expected to be issued by the tax authority in the coming days.