NADRA Replaces Chip with QR Code in New Polycarbonate ID Cards

At a glance

NADRA is issuing new CNICs that replace the microchip with a QR code.
The QR code can be scanned by any smartphone for verification via the 'Pak Identity' app.
The new cards are made of durable polycarbonate and are fully manufactured in Pakistan.

Story so far

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has modernized Pakistan's national identity card system. The new cards replace the imported microchip with a locally developed, secure QR code. This change addresses the low adoption of specialized chip readers, allowing for verification using any standard smartphone and NADRA's 'Pak Identity' mobile app. The new cards are also made from a more durable polycarbonate material and are entirely produced within Pakistan.

Latest development

NADRA has launched a new national identity card featuring a secure QR code instead of the previous microchip, allowing for easier verification using any smartphone.

Sources and updates

Suno News - Youtube

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