Citizens whose fingerprints have become faint or are difficult to read by biometric devices no longer need to worry, as the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced an alternative technology to address the issue. Speaking to the media, a NADRA spokesperson said that the authority had received several complaints from citizens regarding difficulties caused by faint or unreadable fingerprints. The spokesperson stated that an alternative biometric verification facility has been introduced for citizens who face difficulties during fingerprint identification.

Through this facility, individuals whose fingerprints are unavailable or cannot be accurately detected by biometric devices will also be able to complete the identity verification process. According to NADRA spokesperson, the new facility aims to address the difficulties faced by citizens whose fingerprints, for any reason, do not appear clearly or cannot be properly detected by biometric devices. Such individuals will now be able to verify their identity through an alternative verification procedure.

Officials further explained that some citizens face difficulties when their fingerprints are unavailable or cannot be accurately recognized by biometric devices. Such issues are particularly encountered during biometric verification at banks and other institutions. The new facility will provide an alternative means of identity verification for individuals experiencing fingerprint-related difficulties. This is expected to help reduce biometric verification problems faced by citizens at banks and other relevant institutions.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)