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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) unveiled Pakistan’s first ‘Dematerialised Digital Identity Card’ on Monday during a special ceremony celebrating its silver jubilee.
This marks a significant leap in the national identity system, as the digital card is expected to transform how citizens interact with government services.
The ceremony, held at NADRA headquarters, included the unveiling of a commemorative coin by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), a special postage stamp by Pakistan Post, and a book documenting NADRA’s 25-year journey.
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the Dematerialised Digital Identity Card launch of NADRA, calling it a major step towards the country’s digital identity transformation. He further announced that the feature would soon be integrated into the Pak ID mobile app, allowing citizens to store their identity cards on their smartphones.
A digital verification system, expected to be implemented under the World Bank-backed Digital Economy Project, will begin its pilot phase on Independence Day 2025.
Naqvi also highlighted NADRA’s efforts to extend identity services to remote areas of Pakistan and overseas citizens, while supporting law enforcement agencies in national security matters.
This news is sourced from The Express Tribune and is intended for informational purposes only.
