STAFF REPORT IBD: National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has said that it is going to introduce the Smart National Identity Card (NIC) in the country in near future.

“The NIC has 36 security features and technologically is the most advanced card in the world today,” NADRA Chairman said this while giving a briefing to the federal cabinet here last week.

He said that the Smart NIC, prior to its formal launch in the country, would help the card holders access the entitled cash disbursement programmes, financial transactions, branchless banking, health insurance, life insurance and electronic voting.

He said that the card would help the government achieve the objectives of welfare state. He also told the prime minister that 96 per cent of the adult population of the country has been registered with Nadra and about 92.6 million identity cards had been issued to eligible voters.

The prime minister said it will be a great source of convenience to the people as they need not go to banks to avail financial facilities.

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