The Government of Pakistan’s decision to implement electronic monitoring of production in textile spinning factories via video cameras from November 1 is a significant step toward industrial transparency, production quality, and economic stability. This initiative encompasses multiple aspects that are valuable not only for the industry and the national economy but also for the tax sector.

Through video monitoring, it will be possible to closely supervise every stage of operations within factories, thereby preventing waste mixing, substandard production, or other illegal activities. Consequently, industrial processes will become more transparent, and the quality of exports will improve, reinforcing confidence in Pakistani products in international markets.

Implementation of this monitoring will enable timely identification of any discrepancies between registered production and actual output, fostering accountability and transparency among factory owners. For the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), this initiative holds particular importance, as accurate and transparent production will facilitate full and timely tax collection, generating additional revenue for the national treasury and enhancing the efficiency of the tax........

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