The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially launched Pakistan’s first “dematerialized digital identity card,” marking a major step toward digital identity transformation.
The announcement was made during NADRA’s Silver Jubilee ceremony in Islamabad. In a written message, Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, hailed the initiative as a groundbreaking development in Pakistan’s digital infrastructure.
With the integration of this feature into the Pak ID mobile app, citizens will be able to store their identity cards digitally on their smartphones. Additionally, a digital verification system will soon be introduced, ensuring secure and instant authentication for various services.
The pilot phase of this initiative is set to launch on Independence Day 2025.
The event also 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.
