ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) isworking to convert the computerised national identity cards into digitalwallets.
Nadra chief Tariq Malik revealed it during an interview with a localnewspaper, adding that the move is part of the PTI-led government’s DigitalPakistan vision.
“Translating this vision into reality, we have launched the ‘Pak Identity’mobile app as a key building block of digital ID to facilitate applicantsof national identity cards through an online portal. The app helps capturebiometric fingerprints, facial recognition and scan documents needed forprocessing a person’s ID card using smartphones, without visiting a Nadraoffice or embassy,” Malik told Dawn.
He further said that 75,000 overseas Pakistanis have updated their Nicopwithout visit any office since the launch of the app.
Pakistan is the first country in the world to launch the app that allows“contactless biometric” acquisition and verification using smartphonecameras.
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“With successful testing on 75,000 overseas Pakistanis, Nadra will go for adigital wallet,” he was quoted as saying.
He explained that the digital wallet will prove revolutionary for thenational ID eco-system in Pakistan, adding that it will also help endingthe conventional physical ID.
The Nadra chief said that technology will facilitate contactless banking,and also make the doing business more convenient in the country.
