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NADRA launches cutting-edge AFIS technology for biometric identification
Express Tribune
Ref: SRC-003-PAK-002
Accessed: 3/24/2026
Summary
Reports NADRA's launch of 'NADIR', an indigenously developed Automated Finger Identification System achieving >99.5% accuracy in FVC benchmarking. Confirms Pakistan joining nations with indigenous AFIS capability. Chairman Tariq Malik states the system enables identification for immigration, border control, and social services.
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Express Tribune (2023) 'NADRA launches cutting-edge AFIS technology for biometric identification', Express Tribune, 18 April. Available at: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2412599/nadra-launches-cutting-edge-afis-technology-for-biometric-identification (Accessed: 24 March 2026).