From: Asif Siddiq Kasbati <asif.s.kasbati@professional-excellence.com>
Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Subject: TLQC3790= Electronic Production Monitoring's Approved Vendor for Video Surveillance of Textile, Paper and over 5 Sectors – STGO 27

590+ Taxes & Levies Quick Commentary - TLQC 3790

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II. Background: For List of relevant QCs, please refer to Para IV.

III. Updated Commentary

A. STGO 27 of 2026 - Powers drawn from and related matters

Further to KQU 4121, being an important matter, we inform you about the STGO # 27 of 2026 - IR Operations Electronic Monitoring of Production through Video Surveillance in the Packaged Tea, Household Electronics, Paper and Paperboard, Edible Oil and Ghee, and Leather Sectors (Attachment 3790.1) in the ensuing paragraph, with emphasis in bold, Italic & Underline for quick reading.

2. Whereas M/s Obsidian Technologies, M/s Tollink Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., M/s ISSM Labelling Solutions (Private) Limited and M/s Authentik (hereinafter “the Vendors”) are vendors authorised by the FBR under Chapter XIV-BA of the STR, 2006, for electronic monitoring of production in different sectors, as indicated against each in the Schedule below;

3. And Whereas the Vendors, by virtue of the said authorisations, have deployed and are operating production monitoring equipment at the production lines of registered persons in the sectors for which they stand authorised, and their capability to supply, install, operate and maintain such equipment stands established before the Board;

4. Now, Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred u/s 40C of the STA, 1990, read with Chapter XIV-BA (rules 150ZQR to 150ZQZG) of the STR, 2006, and on the recommendation of the Approval Committee, the Vendors are hereby authorised under rule 150ZQZA as approved vendors for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of production monitoring equipment, comprising Internet Protocol (IP) cameras and Network Video Recorders (NVR) with recording storage of not less than two (02) months, at the production lines of registered persons engaged in the manufacture of the following goods:

    i.     Packaged Tea

    ii.   Household Electronics

   iii.  Paper and Paperboard

   iv.   Edible Oil and Ghee

    v.   Leather

5. This authorisation is in addition to, and not in substitution of, the existing authorisations of the Vendors, which shall remain in force on their own terms.

6. This authorisation shall remain valid for a period of three (03) years from the date of issue, unless earlier suspended or cancelled, and is subject to the terms and conditions set out hereunder and to the provisions of the STA, 1990 and the STR, 2006, as amended from time to time.

B. Schedule: Authorised Vendors

C. Terms and Conditions

(a) Scope. The production monitoring equipment under this authorisation shall comprise only IP cameras and Network Video Recorders (NVR). Each Vendor is authorised to procure, deliver and install such equipment at the production lines of manufacturers in the five sectors, and to operate, maintain and repair it. No other equipment or software shall be supplied or charged for under this authorisation.

(b) Equipment requirements. The IP cameras shall be installed so as to provide continuous, real-time capture of the production process at each production line. The NVR at each site shall record all camera feeds and retain the recordings for a period of not less than two (02) months.

(c) Sector-specific deployment. The equipment deployed in each sector shall conform to the technical specifications approved by the Board for that sector, and deployment shall commence on the issuance of the relevant Sales Tax General Order for the sector.

(d) Testing and integration. Each Vendor shall arrange testing of the equipment at every site, confirm compliance with the approved specifications, and provide the Board with access to the live feed and the recorded footage in the manner prescribed.

(e) Non-transferability. This authorisation is non-transferable. No Vendor shall assign, transfer or sub-contract it, in whole or in part, without the prior written approval of the Approval Committee.

(f) Data. All footage and recordings captured shall be the property of the Board, shall be treated as confidential, and shall not be shared with any person other than as directed by the Board.

(g) Appraisal. Each Vendor shall support the periodic appraisal reviews of the efficacy of the equipment carried out by the Board and shall carry out the corrective actions directed.

(h) Suspension and cancellation. The Approval Committee may suspend or cancel this authorisation in respect of any Vendor, for any or all sectors, on breach of these conditions or of the Rules, after affording the Vendor an opportunity of being heard.

(i) Renewal. A request for renewal shall be made to the Approval Committee before expiry, in accordance with rule 150ZQZA.

(j) Precedence. Chapter XIV-BA of the STR, 2006, as amended from time to time, shall form an integral part of this authorisation and shall prevail in case of any inconsistency.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

IV. Relevant TLQCs

1.     3662 of 7.8.26 about Fast Track FBR reforms & Cashless Economy – Be ready

2.     3623 of 20.7.26 about Updated Federal Sales Tax Act from FBR and KC View & Recommendations

3.     3587 of 29.6.26 about Budget 2026-27: Finance Act Gazette plus 1,500 pages & KC Recommendations 

4.     3540 of 22.5.26 about Electronic Monitoring of Milk, Steel, Oil & Ghee Production per SRO 880, as KC predicted and KC Recommendation for your Sector, etc

5.     3525 of 20.5.26 about Electronic Monitoring of Bottled Water Production per STGO 3 & KC Recommendations about your Industry

6.     3509 of 9.5.26 about Serious Policy issue, as favor Importers rather than Manufacturer & KCV 

7.     3374 of 4.12.25 about Electronic Monitoring of Cotton Bale Production - STGO 8

8.     3320 of 27.10.25 about Life Style Monitoring Cell uncovered Hidden Assets and KC Recommendations

9.     3241 of 17.8.25 about Updated FST Rules 2006 - FBR Version including FST Rules 150 ZQR and 150 ZQT of Chapter XIV-BA

10.  3018 of 27.1.25 about FST Rules regarding Returns filing with More Production Data and New Stock Statement & KC Views

11.  2914 of 1.10.24 about ST Rules for Refund Procedures amended vide SRO 1507 and Updated FST Rules

12.  2854 of 30.7.24 about Track & Trace system for Cotton & Ginning industry

13.  2194 of 6.2.23 about IR Officers to Monitor Sugar Mills, Etc for FST

14.  3133 of 22.5.25 about Shops being Sealed for Tax Evasion - Hope that U are Compliant

15.  3059 of 17.3.25 about BTB for 85% Cashless Economy !

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Date: Wed, Oct 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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