NADRA introduces free iris scan service nationwide

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1. 28 Sep 2026 82% related

   2 outlets

   NADRA expands iris scan facility for children

   Most outlets reported that NADRA has expanded its iris scan facility to children, making it available at 5,000 counters nationwide. The Express Tribune emphasized the move as a measure to counter identity theft, while ProPakistani provided a more general summary of the expansion without specifying the purpose.

2. 26 Sep 2026 81% related

   2 outlets

   NADRA introduces new features in updated PakID app

   Most outlets highlighted the addition of new features in the updated PakID app, with a focus on the enhanced functionality for users. ARY News (English) mentioned the ability to obtain, store, and share digital identity cards for spouses, while ProPakistani emphasized the introduction of three new features in the latest version of the app. Both outlets framed the update as a service improvement for citizens.

3. 2 Sep 2026 80% related

   3 outlets · 2 developments

   NADRA updates PakID app with new features

   Both outlets reported that NADRA released version 5.7.4 of the PakID app, highlighting the introduction of new features and digital services. ProPakistani described the update as including "4 new features," while Minute Mirror referred to "several new facilities" without specifying the number. Both emphasized the benefits for citizens and overseas Pakistanis, though the framing of the enhancements was slightly different in tone.

4. 30 Aug 2026 86% related

   2 outlets

   NADRA to Launch Online Biometric Verification via PakID App

   Most outlets reported that NADRA is set to launch online biometric verification through its PakID app, with a focus on the convenience of allowing taxpayers to complete the process at home. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts highlighting the new facility without additional context or emphasis on implementation details or potential challenges.

5. 14 Aug 2026 84% related

   8 outlets

   NADRA launches chipless National Identity Card with QR code

   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.”