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The National Database and Registration Authority has introduced two new regulatory frameworks to strengthen Pakistan’s digital identification system. These include the Digital Identity Regulations 2025 and the National Data Exchange Layer Regulations 2025. Both aim to enhance online identity verification and increase the accessibility of digital services under the
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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that it will soon roll out facial recognition technology to support elderly citizens facing difficulties with fingerprint verification. NADRA spokesperson Shibahat Ali said the initiative will make biometric verification simpler for senior citizens who struggle due to age-related changes in
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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced significant updates to its identity documentation procedures, introducing new requirements for children’s records and expanding the legal recognition of family documents. During a media briefing, NADRA spokesperson Syed Shabahat Ali outlined that old B-Forms will no longer be accepted
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Pakistan has introduced artificial intelligence-powered passport printing machines capable of producing up to 300 passports per hour. The announcement was made by Director General of Passports Mustafa Jamal Kazi during a recent briefing on the country’s digital reforms. He said six advanced machines, acquired earlier this year in
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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new facility aimed at simplifying access to identity-related services for residents of Islamabad and nearby areas. Effective from July 9, 2025, all NADRA services are now available under one roof at the Islamabad Police Facilitation Center, operating from 8:
education
The Punjab government has announced a plan to construct new elementary classrooms in over 1,100 schools across the province, aiming to enhance Early Childhood Education (ECE) facilities. Officials confirmed that a total of Rs. 250 million has been allocated for this initiative. Each of the 1,139 selected schools
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The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has apprehended two individuals, including an official from the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), for allegedly leaking and selling sensitive personal data. In a statement released on Tuesday, NCCIA Hyderabad confirmed that one of the suspects, Abdul Hakeem, a junior executive at
Business
The Sindh government has extended the deadline for mandatory biometric verification of vehicle registrations and ownership transfers until August 14. The announcement was made on Thursday through an official notification issued by the Sindh Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Department. This biometric policy, introduced in September 2024, is aimed at
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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has urged citizens to update their marital status in its records once a computerized marriage certificate is issued by the Union Council. This move is aimed at ensuring accurate family data in the national registry. NADRA officials stated that keeping marital records up
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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has filed a major case against Tariq Malik, the former head of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), and 12 other senior officials over alleged financial mismanagement in the authority’s smart card project. The case stems from a complaint submitted by Transparency International,
Government
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has entered into a collaborative effort with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). With the upcoming general elections on the horizon, sources reveal that the ECP will leverage NADRA's robust server infrastructure, as the commission currently lacks its own server dedicated
Technology
A revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) security control system has been unveiled by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) police in Peshawar, marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind in Pakistan. Developed at the Central Police Office, this cutting-edge system is aimed at enhancing security measures within Peshawar&