NADRA launches almost 100% accurate AFIS ‘NADIR’

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched NADIR, a new biometric system with an accuracy rate greater than 99.5%.

NADIR, which was created by NADRA’s software engineers, places Pakistan among the few countries that provide a biometrics Automated Finger Identification System (AFIS).

Tariq Malik, NADRA’s Chairman, made the announcement on Twitter. According to NADRA Chairman, this technology is expected to revolutionise the way biometric identification is used in civil applications.

#BreakingNews @NadraPak launches Automated Finger Identification System AFIS #Nadir

NADIR (urdu word means unique) is indigenously developed by our s/w engineers

🇵🇰 has now joined the list of #biometrics AFIS (#fingerprint) offering few countries in world#PakistanZindabad /1 pic.twitter.com/q37PLFO5Cu

— Tariq Malik ™ (@ReplyTariq) April 18, 2023

According to the Chairman’s announcement, NADIR’s accuracy rate has been tested and proven to be greater than 99.5% based on the Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC), an internationally recognised benchmarking event held in Italy.

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The establishment of NADIR is an important step towards strengthening the country’s security infrastructure and providing more secure and dependable identification systems.

Chairman NADRA has expressed confidence in NADIR’s ability to transform Pakistan’s biometric identification landscape. He also praised NADRA’s software engineers for their efforts in developing this indigenous technology.

The launch of NADIR is expected to pave the way for the development of other similar technologies in the region. This will not only accelerate the country’s technological progress, but will also open up new opportunities for the software industry.

The public has reacted positively to the introduction of NADIR, as they eagerly await more secure and dependable identification systems.