FBR to monitor production of excisable goods via latest technology

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a new system to monitor factory production using the latest technology and video, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.

Through this system, the Federal Board of Revenue will be eligible for real-time monitoring of factories' production.

The Federal Board of Revenue will announce the final launch date for the system.

All the departments involved in the production of excisable goods will come under the radar of FBR.

Earlier, on September 14, 2026, the Federal Board of Revenue ordered action against factories without electronic production monitoring, threatening seizures, blocked refunds, penalties, and possible closures.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has escalated its electronic monitoring drive, ordering field formations to stop the removal of goods and finished products from factories without approved production monitoring systems.

Under amendments to the Sales Tax Act and Rules, excisable goods produced or moved without electronic monitoring may be seized, along with the vehicles used for their transportation. 

The directive marks a sharper shift from digital reporting to physical enforcement at factory gates.

Reporter: Basim Iftikhar