The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has recently introduced significant amendments to the National Identity Card Rules, 2002, as published in the Gazette of Pakistan on February 24, 2026. These changes include the statutory introduction of a Quick Response (QR) code as a security and verification feature, which enhances the authentication controls across digital services and expands biometric recognition. The QR-enabled capability is expected to improve the speed, transparency, and consistency of identity verification, thereby strengthening Pakistan's Digital ID ecosystem. This modernization allows for a unified identity card format, eliminating the current distinction between microchip and non-microchip cards, and facilitates rapid validation of identity attributes in service delivery settings.
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Nadra Introduces Qr Codes For Cnics And Registration Reforms
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NADRA's amendments to ID card rules introduce QR codes for enhanced security and verification, modernizing identity checks and aiding unregistered citizens, especially women in low-income areas.
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