NADRA to Launch Face ID Verification for Senior Citizens in Pakistan

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is set to launch a face recognition system in 2025 to help elderly citizens who struggle with fingerprint verification. For many senior citizens, fingerprints fade with age, making it difficult to verify CNICs for pensions, banking, and BISP payments.

With this new feature, NADRA aims to provide a more inclusive and reliable biometric system. Elderly applicants will be able to use facial scans instead of fingerprints for identity confirmation, reducing delays in essential services like Ehsaas cash programs, bank withdrawals, and social security benefits.

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This update is a major step towards digital inclusion in Pakistan, ensuring no one is left behind due to age-related identity challenges.

Why NADRA Introduced Face Recognition

• Fingerprints fade with age, making biometric verification difficult.

• Many elderly citizens face payment rejections during BISP or pension withdrawals.

• The new AI-powered face recognition ensures smooth access to financial and government services.

How the NADRA Face Recognition Will Work

1. Visit the nearest NADRA office.

2. Provide your CNIC number.

3. NADRA staff will capture a facial scan.

4. The system will verify identity using AI and NADRA records.

5. Once approved, face recognition can replace fingerprint use for future verifications.

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Benefits for Elderly Citizens

• No more payment delays due to fingerprint mismatch.

• Easier access to BISP 8171, pensions, and banking.

• More secure and reliable identity verification.

• Saves time and reduces repeated visits to NADRA offices.

Conclusion

The NADRA face recognition system for the elderly is a breakthrough for Pakistan’s digital identity framework. By solving the fingerprint verification problem, NADRA ensures that senior citizens can receive their pensions, welfare payments, and banking services without hurdles.

👉 Elderly citizens should visit NADRA offices in 2025 to update their verification method and enjoy a smoother process.

FAQs

Who can use NADRA’s face recognition system?

Elderly citizens struggling with fingerprint verification will be the first beneficiaries.

Will this service be free?

Yes, it will be provided as part of NADRA’s identity facilitation services.

Can face recognition be used for BISP payments?

Yes, once registered, it can be used for BISP 8171 cash withdrawals.

What documents are required?

A valid CNIC and presence at a NADRA office for facial scanning.

Is this system secure?

Yes, it uses AI-powered algorithms and NADRA’s secure database for identity protection.

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