Mobile Biometric Verification
NADRA is launching Pak-ID mobile application to facilitate applicants of Pak-ID portal in capturing biometrics and documents. The application will showcase, for the very first time in Pakistan, the functionality of capturing fingerprints using mobile camera. Users will be able to digitally capture fingerprints, photograph and documents using a smart phone eliminating conventional methods of using specialized equipment or physical paper.
This new technology will revolutionize the National ID Eco System in Pakistan. The infrastructure cost will reduce, efficiency will increase and quality of citizen centric services will significantly enhance. The technology will directly impact financial inclusion, ease of doing business and e-governance initiatives by offering remote identification and e-KYC features. It will open doors to growth opportunities for companies allowing them to rapidly on-board users and provide modern password-less authentication. Small business, startups and fintech organizations will also harvest its digital dividends as rent seekers will be eliminated and the cost of conducting business will reduce. The digital footprint of the technology will stimulate young entrepreneurship and promote digital services. This upgrade of the National ID Eco System will support trust building with tech Giants like Amazon and Paypal to conduct business in Pakistan and offer services.
The Mobile Biometric Verification will serve as a catalyst in the journey of Digital Pakistan