Afghan citizens face complications in biometric ID card distribution
Under Taliban rule, Afghanistan’s digital ID system, known as e-Tazkira, has come under fire for inefficiency, corruption, and excessive expenses….
Articles By Ghulam Shabir Arain
Ghulam Shabir Arain is a Pakistani journalist. You can find him on LinkedIn.
Kuwait’s Vision 2035 advancing digital identity with global partnerships
Kuwait is struggling with an immense digital transition following its Vision 2035, which strives to diversify the economy and strengthen…
Kazakhstan building a secure and inclusive digital infrastructure
Kazakhstan is progressing in its digital transformation, improving security and convenience across businesses using cutting-edge digital public infrastructure (DPI). Prime…
Bahrain’s vision, eKYC, digital ID and biometric innovation
Bahrain’s Vision 2030 is to become the global leader in digital identity services and a cashless society. The government believes…
Global partnerships strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s digital identity and credentials
Kyrgyzstan has set a path toward digital transformation, highlighting digital identity as one of the main components of its national…
Karachi launches safe city project with live vehicle, facial recognition
Karachi has launched the first phase of its Safe City Project, with five poles equipped with 25 surveillance cameras. A…
Saudi Arabia’s Absher boosts digital ID delivery, financial inclusion
The Absher platform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has emerged as the core pillar of the country’s efforts towards…
Pakistan launches SIM registration crackdown, cross-border payment network
Pakistan is making progress towards improving its digital public infrastructure (DPI) as well as its financial system. In the latest…
APIs for IDV key to digital transformation in Pakistan and Iran
Pakistan and Iran both have been making strides towards digital transformation, with their national initiatives playing a crucial role. In…
The role of digital wallets in Pakistan’s digital public infrastructure
Pakistan’s speedy digital transformation has resulted in digital wallets becoming an important component of the country’s financial environment. Platforms such…
