Policy2 hSeptember 29, 2026, 20:15

NADRA adds family digital IDs, QR verification to PakID

Pakistan's NADRA rolled out PakID version 5.8.0, adding digital ID cards for spouses and eligible children, QR-based verification for B-Forms and ID cancellation certificates, and biometric verification for Hajj and Umrah vaccinations. The app has surpassed 18 million downloads, with 8.17 million between November and May. Iris scanning is now available for minors under 18 at more than 5,000 counters.

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NADRA adds family digital IDs, QR verification to PakID

PakID 5.8.0 adds digital IDs for spouses and children
QR verification for B-Forms and ID cancellation certificates
Biometric verification for Hajj and Umrah vaccinations
Iris scanning for minors under 18 at 5,000+ counters

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