The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) plans to extend another facility, which will help people avoid long queues for renewal of their smart national identity cards.
It surfaced when NADRA introduced its advanced biometric innovations during its maiden appearance at IDEAS 2024 in Karachi.
NADRA’s display featured state-of-the-art biometrics registration and verification devices, including locally assembled all-in-one handheld biometric tablets, mobile enrollment kits, self-enrollment kiosks,s, and a contactless iris camera.
The self-service kiosks will help citizens apply for renewal of expired ID cards and re-issuance of lost NICs.
Nadra initially planned to launch the service at mega centers, with subsequent installation at airports, railway stations, and shopping malls.
After installing the self-service Kiosks, citizens would not need any data entry operator or any staff to take and verify their photos and biometrics, as they would do the same on their own using the kiosk. The service will reduce the pressure on Nadra centers and as a result, people coming there for different services will be served fast.
