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National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) has gained international recognition for its success in providing solutions for identification, e-governance and secure documents that deliver multi-pronged goals of mitigating identity theft, safe-guarding the interests of our clients and facilitating the public. In-depth Research and Development efforts have enabled NADRA to become the trailblazer in the areas of Software Integration, Data Warehousing and Network Infrastructure.

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Looking into the DEEP: Advancing Pakistan’s DPI

Pakistan is progressing toward a digitally empowered society, with initiatives such as the Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) playing a…

Jan 20, 2025

Somalia officially launches printing process of new national ID card

The government of Somalia says the printing of its new generation national ID cards is now officially underway. The country’s…

Jan 17, 2025

Pakistan switches digital ID applications from website to mobile app

Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is closing down its public service website and launching a mobile app to…

Jan 13, 2025

NADRA powers Somalia’s digital transformation with foundational ID infrastructure

Somalia is certainly on the right path in the pursuit of its digital transformation ambitions, thanks in large part to…

Jan 2, 2025

Pakistan digital identity governance changes to bridge gaps, eliminate overlaps

Pakistan’s journey toward a unified digital identity framework is proving complicated, with overlapping obligations and a fragmented system. The government…

Dec 20, 2024

Pakistan launching national face biometrics authentication service

Pakistan will launch a facial recognition system in the new year designed to help those who cannot complete biometric authentication…

Nov 29, 2024

Investigation confirms theft of 2.7M digital ID records in Pakistan

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), which protects millions of Pakistanis’ personal information, is under scrutiny following the exposure…

Nov 11, 2024

NADRA welcomes World Bank to discuss digital identity, economy

With a robust national digital ID system acting as the main building block for the country’s digital transformation efforts, Pakistan…

Oct 6, 2024

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…

Sep 19, 2024

Fees for failed biometric verification enforced as Pakistan makes process mandatory

Easypaisa, a digital financial services platform in Pakistan, has begun charging users for failed biometric verification attempts. According to a…

Sep 9, 2024

Pakistan ID agency chair out after court rules appointment violates constitution

A legal standoff appears to be brewing between Pakistan’s military government and judiciary, after the Lahore High Court ordered the…

Sep 3, 2024

Pakistan launches bid process for 22M biometric national ID cards

Pakistan is running a tender to procure 22 million pre-personalized smart cards with fingerprint biometrics for its national digital ID…

Sep 1, 2024

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…

Aug 22, 2024

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…

Aug 21, 2024

Next books first fingerprint biometrics sales in Pakistan amid Asia expansion

Pakistan is the next stop in Next Biometrics’ expansion tour through Asian countries. The company has received its first order…

Aug 20, 2024

SIMs registered to invalid digital IDs deactivated in Pakistan

Authorities in Pakistan have begun blocking SIM cards registered to national digital ID cards found to be invalid or fraudulent…

Aug 15, 2024

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…

Aug 1, 2024

NADRA assistant director arrested for issuing Pakistani ID cards to Afghans

Authorities in Pakistan have arrested a NADRA assistant director for fraudulently issuing Pakistani identification cards to Afghan nationals, just as…

Jul 26, 2024

NADRA signs biometric verification deal with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority

Telecom service providers in Pakistan can verify their identities with biometrics thanks to a new deal between the Pakistan Telecommunication…

Jul 19, 2024

Pakistan’s aspiring journey to secure digital identity examined

Pakistan has achieved significant progress in digital public infrastructure (DPI), the World Economic Forum reports, which is important for promoting…

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Kwick High Tech innovation supports massive biometrics programs

Some of the most ambitious biometric regulations in the world are taking place in Pakistan, where the government has determined…

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