Pakistan’s stability and security are greatly dependent on the National Database and Registration Authority.
Pakistan has reportedly long been plagued by crooks utilising fake identity cards. The main goal of producing fake identification cards and other official papers is to jeopardise national security and stability, an issue that many other countries find concerning.
Phoney identification cards are issued due to a number of external circumstances, including the availability of phoney papers and inadequate data verification protocols.
Internal elements that intensify the issue include the corruption of certain employees who are motivated by money.
More than 18,000 unauthorised identification cards have been found and cancelled in Pakistan thanks to a strong system put in place by Nadra.
Nadra is actively seeking to enhance its procedures by rigorously coordinating and verifying with other relevant parties.
According to the article, Nadra has implemented additional procedures, such as requiring parents and relatives to provide biometric verification throughout the application process. Nadra now sends SMS notifications to families to verify who is the family head.
To improve data security, a two-phase method of internal monitoring and verification is being built. According to the research, these actions are crucial in recognising and reducing the dangers connected with the issuance of unauthorised identification cards. Those who break the law and assist in these illegal operations are facing legal repercussions.
The departmental accountability and inquiry mechanism, which has finished thirty percent of its internal investigations, is highlighted in the report as being strengthened. Those found guilty have been fired and subject to severe sanctions.
A joint investigative team (JIT) has also been established to look into the unauthorised issuing of identification cards and other papers.
Nadra is working with other authorities to improve cyber security measures in response to recent cyber security incidents that occurred in April.
