NADRA launched self-service kiosks for identity card renewal, eliminating long queues

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is planning to extend another facility, which will help people avoid long queues to renew their Smart National Identity Cards.

This happened when NADRA showcased its latest biometric innovations during its first ever exhibition at Ideas 2024 in Karachi.

NADRA’s display includes state-of-the-art biometrics registration and authentication devices including locally assembled all-in-one handheld biometric tablets, mobile enrollment kits, self-enrollment kiosks and contactless iris cameras.

The self-service kiosks will help citizens apply for renewal of expired ID cards and re-issuance of lost NICs.

NADRA has initially planned to launch the service at mega centres, later it will be installed at airports, railway stations and shopping malls.

After installation of self-service kiosks, citizens will not need a data entry operator or any staff to take and verify their photographs and biometrics, as they will do it themselves using the kiosks.