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NADRA launches chipless National Identity Card with QR code

HarZaviya summary · from 8 outlets

Most outlets highlighted NADRA’s introduction of a new chipless National Identity Card featuring a secure QR code, with a focus on its technological shift and domestic production. Several emphasized the move to reduce reliance on imported microchips and simplify digital verification. A few also noted the phased rollout beginning on August 14. While most described the change as a replacement for the standard CNIC, one outlet briefly mentioned the broader implications of “self-reliance in digital ID.”

How 8 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.

Same story from 8 outlets

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  1. Nadra launches locally made QR code-based identity cards

    ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on Wednesday launched a new chipless National Identity Card (NIC) built around a secure QR code, replacing the imported microchip used for the past 14 years. The card has been manufactured domestically by the National Security Printing Company (NSPC) in Karachi in line with Nadra’s technical and security specifications, a state...

  2. Pakistan Observer 77% identical

    New CNIC Explained: What Changes NADRA is making to your ID Card?

    Pakistan’s CNIC system is entering a new era. Starting August 14, NADRA is rolling out a locally made, chipless ID…

  3. Daily Times 84% identical

    NADRA introduces QR code-based identity card

    NADRA has introduced a new QR code-based national identity card for Pakistanis on Independence Day. The card enables identity verification through ordinary smartphones. The new card marks a step toward greater technological self-reliance in Pakistan’s identity documentation system. Unlike existing chip-based cards, the new card does not contain a chip. Read more: Pakistan introduces modern&nbsp...

  4. Dunya News 87% identical

    'Self-Reliance in Digital ID': NADRA launches locally produced QR code-based National Identity Card

    NADRA launched a domestically produced, chipless national identity card featuring a secure QR code to eliminate reliance on imported microchips and simplify mobile-based digital verification.

  5. ProPakistani 86% identical

    NADRA Launches Made-in-Pakistan QR Code-Based ID Cards

    The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new chipless National Identity Card built around a secure QR… Read More The post NADRA Launches Made-in-Pakistan QR Code-Based ID Cards appeared first on ProPakistani.

  6. 24 News HD 80% identical

    NADRA issues CNICs featuring integrated machine-readable QR codes

    NADRA, while saying goodbye to traditional microchip reader, has issued Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) featuring integrated machine-readable QR codes.

  7. The Express Tribune 85% identical

    NADRA introduces chipless National Identity Card with secure QR code

    NADRA has begun phased issuance of a chipless National Identity Card, replacing the standard card from Aug 14

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