NADRA to introduce self-service Kiosks in Karachi for Identity Card Renewal

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced an exciting initiative to set up self-service kiosks in Karachi, with an aim to facilitate the renewal process of expired Smart National Identity Cards (NICs) and recover lost ones. NICs are to be reissued. Designed to increase the convenience of citizens, allowing them to access their NIC for longer periods of time. Queues and extended waiting times. The self-service kiosk will enable users to perform biometric authentication, take photographs, and submit necessary documents for smart computerized NIC applications independently, without the assistance of an operator. This automated system will simplify the entire application process. Both renewal and replacement of NICs. Initially, these kiosks will be set up at the mega centers of NADRA. In future, this service will be extended to airports, railway stations, shoppingAfter submitting their details, citizens can expect to receive their NICs, B-Forms and other documents at the address they provided. 15 days. NADRA Assistant Director Amar Haider highlighted that self-service kiosks were showcased at the Ideas 2024 exhibition in Karachi, where advanced biometric innovations were also introduced. These innovations include locally assembled all-in-one handheld biometric tablets, including mobile enrollment kits, self-enrollment kiosks, and contactless iris cameras. The authority plans to conduct a trial run of self-service kiosks before full installation at any location.After a successful testing phase at the Mega Center in Karachi, the kiosks will be rolled out to additional sites.