Thursday 6 December 2012

Smart National ID Card

NADRA, World's largest biometric citizen database launches the Smart cards for the first time in Pakistan after Birmingham and Germany.

 “The key features of the programme include Biometric Authentication through utilisation of Smart Card, automation of pension disbursement system to provide real time feedback and mobility options to pensioners to withdraw their pension from banks, post offices or other allied alternate channels. It was suggested that more automation options shall be considered in order to withdraw amount from any outlet not necessary where the account is.” Tariq Malik, Chairman.

The chairman also said Nadra  was also working on biometrics teachers’ attendance initiative. Giving details about the progress on biometric teachers’ attendance, he said Nadra had designed a solution which would ensure attendance through biometrics using GPRS based devices which will be provided to every school. However, the President has instructed the chairman to link the attendance data with the payroll data to ensure that only those attending schools are paid through the national exchequer.

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