NADRA launches new chipless ID card with secure QR code
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At a glance
- NADRA has replaced chip-based ID cards with a new QR code version.
- The new card is locally manufactured and verifiable via a smartphone app.
- The rollout is phased, starting with standard CNICs and expanding to all card types by 2027.
Story so far
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new National Identity Card that uses a secure QR code instead of an imported microchip. The federal government approved the change in February, and the new cards are being produced domestically. This move aims to address the underutilization of the previous smart cards by allowing verification through a simple smartphone app, making it accessible for various institutions.
Latest development
NADRA has launched a new chipless National Identity Card featuring a secure QR code, replacing the microchip-based cards used for the last 14 years. The new cards are manufactured locally in Karachi.
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