Contactless fingerprint, face biometrics added to Pakistan’s national IDV system
Facial photographs and iris scans are now legally recognized as biometric identifiers for Pakistan’s national and digital identity system, complementing…
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Pakistan to modernize identity system, Digital Authority creating DPI sub-stacks
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced new regulations that overhaul its national identity system. The reforms address…
NADRA’s Pak ID app is changing Pakistan’s public service delivery
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has reported a dramatic shift in how citizens access identity services, driven by…
Canadian airports, airline council wants national biometrics policy
Nearly 70 percent of travelers would consider using a biometric gateway, according to recent research. This type of support is…
Pakistan suffers data breach with copies of national ID, sensitive data on sale
A major data breach in Pakistan has reportedly exposed the personal information of thousands of individuals, including federal ministers and…
New corruption scandal hits Pakistan’s biometric safety net program
Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), a social protection scheme that pays cash benefits to nearly a quarter of the…
Pakistan to launch new digital ID ‘super app’ amid oversight changes
Pakistan is seeking a consultancy to help it develop a unified platform for federal and provincial government services. A new…
Pakistan govt prioritizes DPI, cashless economy
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his government is prioritizing the digitization of Pakistan’s economy and the shift of financial…
Pakistan launches digital ID initiative for farmers to boost productivity, economy
Pakistan is digitizing its agricultural backbone with the launch of a National “Agri Stack,” which aims to streamline farmer access…
Unlocking financial inclusion with digital ID and payments in Pakistan
Globally, around 850 million people lack legal identity, restraining their capacity to receive basic services and fully participate in the…
