Pakistan’s NFIS initiative leverages digital identity for financial inclusion
Significant headway has been made in making digital financial services available to Pakistanis, with 60 percent of adults now benefiting…
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Governance framework key to trust that enables data-driven policymaking
The UNDP publication Development Advocate has published a new article by Tariq Malik, former chairman of Pakistan’s National Database and…
The role of biometric mobile banking in improving financial inclusion in Pakistan
Pakistan has experienced an extraordinary shift in its digital payments landscape in recent years, with mobile banking being the major…
Pakistan to deport 600K Afghans with refugee ID cards
Pakistan has announced its intention to expel about 600,000 Afghan citizens, an official confirmed through media reports. The deportation drive,…
Empowering inclusivity: NADRA’s doorstep digital ID service for persons with disabilities
In response to the need for accessibility for people with disabilities (PWDs) in Pakistan, the National Database and Registration Authority…
Alleged massive NADRA breach does not include biometrics; evidence pending
A joint investigation team told Pakistan’s Interior Ministry this week that a breach from NADRA’s national identity database has been…
World Bank evaluates Pakistan’s digital income support program
In Pakistan’s continuous battle against socio-economic problems, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has become a key instrument committed to…
Pakistan introduces chip-based biometric passport and updated fee structure
E-passports, a travel document providing security enhancements over legacy machine-readable documents, are being issued to Pakistani nationals by the Directorate…
AI for secure digital identity revolutionizing banking in Pakistan
Artificial Intelligence (AI), is revolutionizing the banking sector and presents unprecedented options for proficiency and innovation. The adoption of AI…
NADRA’s digital solutions empowering Pakistan’s e-government initiatives
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of Pakistan has emerged as a beacon of innovation and progress, guiding the…
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