Biometric Update (2023) News article / media

NADRA adds iris to automated biometric identification platform with Iris ID

Biometric Update

Ref: SRC-002-PAK-002

https://www.biometricupdate.com/202306/nadra-adds-iris-to-automated-biometric-identification-platform-with-iris-id

Accessed: 3/24/2026

Summary

Industry news report confirming NADRA's introduction of iris biometrics as third ABIS modality using Iris ID iCAM R100 series scanners. Reports deployment at mega-centres in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi with planned rollout to all 700 registration centres. Notes children's iris enrolment feature and regional interest from Nigeria and Kenya in NADRA's technology.

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Biometric Update (2023) 'NADRA adds iris to automated biometric identification platform with Iris ID', Biometric Update, 5 June. Available at: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202306/nadra-adds-iris-to-automated-biometric-identification-platform-with-iris-id (Accessed: 24 March 2026).

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