Pakistan introduces revised digital pension system for federal government pensioners

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1. 21 Sep 2026 80% related

   3 outlets · 2 developments

   Federal pensioners get new digital verification system

   Both outlets reported the introduction of a new biometric verification system for federal pensioners and noted that pension payments will continue to be deposited directly into bank accounts. The coverage was largely uniform in framing, with both headlines and excerpts focusing on the system change and its continuity with existing payment procedures.

2. 10 Sep 2026 74% related

   5 outlets

   Government shifts pension verification to Nadra, removes banks from process

   Most outlets reported the government's shift of biometric pension verification from banks to Nadra, noting the revised standard operating procedures and the inclusion of over 3 million civilian and military pensioners. Aaj News led with the introduction of a digital pension system, while Geo News highlighted Nadra's new role in biometric verification and the removal of commercial banks from the process. Both mentioned the updated procedures but did not elaborate on their implications.

3. 21 Aug 2026 80% related

   5 outlets · 2 developments

   Prime Minister launches digital Proof of Life certificate system for pensioners

   Most outlets reported the launch of the digital Proof of Life certificate system by the Prime Minister, highlighting its purpose of allowing pensioners to verify their status from home. The Business Recorder provided a slightly more detailed excerpt, mentioning the sparing of pensioners from visiting banks, while ARY News offered a more concise version of the same headline.