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Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Minister lays foundation stone of NADRA Mega Centre
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday laid the foundation stone of a 10-storey National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Mega Centre, with construction expected to be completed by June 2026. Later, while chairing a high-level meeting at NADRA headquarters, the minister approved a nationwide crackdown on SIM cards issued against expired Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs). According to an official statement issued here, the decision was made to strengthen digital identity verification and curb misuse of identification documents. In the first phase, SIM cards linked to CNICs issued in 2017 or earlier will be blocked. In subsequent phases, the policy will be extended to deactivated CNICs issued after 2017, ensuring that only valid and active identity cards are used for mobile phone registrations. During the briefing, NADRA Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Munir Afsar informed the meeting that, in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), SIM cards registered under the names of deceased individuals or holders of expired CNICs are already being deactivated. He raised concerns over the widespread storage of citizens' biometric data by various government departments and private service providers, warning that such practices pose significant risks of data theft and misuse. To address this issue, the chairman recommended the nationwide adoption of facial recognition technology — particularly beneficial for citizens facing difficulties with fingerprint verification. The minister endorsed the proposal and announced that the Ministry of Interior would issue directives to all relevant institutions to stop storing biometric data separately. He further confirmed that facial recognition technology will be implemented nationwide by December 31, 2025, under the ministry's direct supervision. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Health
- Business Recorder
Trilateral agreements signed: NADRA to implement digital tools in healthcare facilities across ICT, GB
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on Friday signed trilateral agreements to implement digital birth and death notification tools in healthcare facilities across Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). According to an official statement issue by the authority, digital tools will enable real-time registration of births and deaths at the point of occurrence. An agreement was signed at the GB Secretariat in Gilgit, linking GB's health facilities with NADRA and local CRMS sites managed by the Local Government and Rural Development Department. Another agreement was signed with the Ministry of National Health Services and the ICT Administration for Islamabad. Similar partnerships have been established in Sindh and Balochistan, as NADRA continues to expand the initiative nationwide. This initiative supports the modernisation of Pakistan's Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system under the National Registration and Biometric Policy Framework and aligns with the government's 'Uraan Pakistan' digital agenda, it says. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
17-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
NADRA issues CNICs with lifetime validity for citizens
Listen to article The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new initiative offering lifetime Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) to Pakistani citizens who voluntarily pledge to donate their organs. These Smart National Identity Cards will carry a green heart symbol as a mark of humanitarian contribution. Eligible individuals aged 18 or above can obtain the marked Smart National Identity Card (SNIC) or National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) by visiting any NADRA registration centre. The feature is also accessible via the Pak-ID mobile application. اعضاء عطیہ کرنے والے افراد کا شناختی کارڈ تاحیات میعاد اور خصوصی نشان کے ساتھ متعلقہ ڈونر رجسٹریشن اتھارٹیز میں رجسٹرڈ 18 سال اور زائد عمر کے افراد نادرا دفتر تشریف لائیں یا پاک آئی ڈی موبائل ایپ کے ذریعے خصوصی نشان والا سمارٹ کارڈ یا نائکوپ بنوائیں — NADRA (@NadraPak) May 15, 2025 Meanwhile, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a digital system for birth and death registration at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country. According to a NADRA spokesperson, agreements have been signed between NADRA and provincial governments to modernise the civil registration system. Read more: A formal signing ceremony was held in Karachi, where the Sindh secretary of health, the secretary of local government, and NADRA Sindh Director General Ehtesham Shahid signed the agreement. Sindh's Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani was also present at the event.
Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Digital birth, death registration at hospitals launched
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a digital system for birth and death registration at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country. According to a NADRA spokesperson, agreements have been signed between NADRA and provincial governments to modernise the civil registration system. A formal signing ceremony was held in Karachi, where the Sindh secretary of health, the secretary of local government, and NADRA Sindh Director General Ehtesham Shahid signed the agreement. Sindh's Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani was also present at the event. The spokesperson said that NADRA is working to upgrade the system of recording vital life events. With the introduction of this digital system, birth and death information can now be captured directly from hospitals and healthcare facilities. This will ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive entry of data into the national citizen database. This initiative supports broader efforts under the "Udan Pakistan" programme, aimed at enhancing economic activity through technological integration. The collected data will play a key role in launching transformative projects such as digital ID services and expanding the digital economy. In collaboration with the World Bank, NADRA is also advancing the "Digital Economy Enhancement Project," working alongside various national institutions. A similar agreement was signed in Quetta between NADRA and the Balochistan government. The provincial health secretary, secretary of local government, and the director general of NADRA Balochistan were present for the signing.
Business Recorder
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
NADRA launches deployment of digital birth, death notification tools
ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward digital transformation, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), in collaboration with provincial governments, has launched the nationwide deployment of digital birth and death notification tools in healthcare facilities. This initiative is part of the federal government's flagship 'Uraan Pakistan' programme, aimed at modernising the country's digital infrastructure. The new system, introduced under the National Registration and Biometric Policy Framework, enables real-time, accurate, and complete recording of vital life events—such as births and deaths—directly at the point of occurrence in hospitals and clinics. This digital transformation of the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system is expected to significantly enhance data accuracy and service delivery across Pakistan. According to NADRA, the collected data will not only bolster national development planning but also support transformative projects like Digital ID and the Digital Economy. The system forms a core component of the broader Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP), spearheaded by NADRA with support from the World Bank and other national stakeholders. To ensure seamless implementation across the country, formal agreements are being signed between NADRA and provincial as well as regional governments. A recent signing ceremony in Karachi saw the Government of Sindh, represented by Provincial Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani, join the initiative. The agreement was signed by the Secretaries of Health and Local Government on behalf of Sindh, and the Director General of NADRA Karachi. Earlier, a similar agreement was signed in Quetta between NADRA and the Government of Balochistan, represented by the respective provincial secretaries and the DG NADRA Balochistan. Further agreements with Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the governments of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) are expected to follow in the coming days, paving the way for a unified, digital civil registration system across Pakistan. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
