NADRA Launches Pakistan’s First Digital ID Card on 25th Anniversary
— March 10, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) launched Pakistan’s first dematerialised digital identity card during its Silver Jubilee ceremony on Monday, marking a major milestone in the country’s national identity system.
The event featured the unveiling of a commemorative coin by the State Bank of Pakistan, a special postage stamp by Pakistan Post, and a book highlighting NADRA’s 25-year journey.
The ceremony, held at NADRA headquarters, was attended by Major General (Retd.) Zahid Ehsan, the founding chairman of NADRA, as the chief guest. Other attendees included Lieutenant General (Retd.) Asif Munir, the current NADRA chairman; the Special Secretary of Interior; the Chief Statistician from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics; the Director General of Immigration & Passport; former NADRA chairpersons; board members; and senior officials.
In a written message, Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, described the launch of Pakistan’s first dematerialised digital identity card as a significant step towards digital identity transformation.
He stated that the new feature would be integrated into the Pak ID mobile app, enabling citizens to store their ID cards on their smartphones. He added that a digital verification system would soon be introduced under the World Bank-backed Digital Economy Project, with the pilot phase set to begin on Independence Day 2025.
The minister highlighted NADRA’s ongoing efforts to provide identity services to remote areas and overseas Pakistanis, as well as its support to law enforcement agencies in national security matters.
To commemorate the 25-year journey, the event included a screening of a documentary on NADRA’s achievements, and a commemorative book was unveiled, receiving appreciation from attendees.
Major General (Retd.) Zahid Ehsan, reflecting on the organisation’s early years, said that NADR
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