The Sindh government has begun considering the use of advanced technology to replace the current computerized arms licenses with smart card–based licenses.
During a meeting chaired by Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, a proposal was discussed to introduce a modern licensing system that would allow the conversion of existing computerized licenses into smart card formats. This new system would also be linked to the criminal records database, ensuring that individuals with a criminal history would be unable to obtain a firearms license.
The Home Minister suggested that NADRA incorporate ballistic signatures of bullets into the license records. These ballistic signatures would help trace bullets used in crimes back to the individuals involved.
The new smart card licenses will be issued under the existing fee structure.
The Home Minister assured that reforms to the firearms licensing system would be implemented in the public interest, without imposing additional financial burdens on citizens.
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