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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 cardThe 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 appPakistan’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 infrastructureSomalia 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 overlapsPakistan’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 servicePakistan 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 PakistanThe 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, economyWith 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 recognitionKarachi 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 mandatoryEasypaisa, 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 constitutionA 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 cardsPakistan 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 networkPakistan 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 IranPakistan 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 expansionPakistan 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 PakistanAuthorities 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 infrastructurePakistan’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 AfghansAuthorities 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 AuthorityTelecom 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 examinedPakistan 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…