Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has revealed that a new digital verification system using facial recognition has been introduced for pensioners to access their funds through the National Database and Registration Authority’s (NADRA) Pak ID mobile app.
This has effectively eliminated the need for them to visit banks for authentication.
According to the minister, the new system will allow elderly pensioners to complete their verification from home through biometric facial recognition. With this initiative, pensioners will no longer need to make repeated trips to banks, making the process more convenient, efficient, and accessible.
Under the new system, pensioners will be able to complete their mandatory identity verification (commonly referred to as proof of life) through facial recognition using their mobile devices.
The verification process is expected to draw on NADRA’s existing national biometric database.
Traditionally, pensioners in Pakistan have been required to physically visit banks at regular intervals to confirm their status and continue receiving pension payments. This process often creates difficulties, especially for elderly citizens and the general rural population.
The new digital mechanism will reduce queues at banks and minimize administrative delays.
The system can now enable pensioners to complete verification from home using the Pak ID app, making the process faster, more secure, and more convenient.
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