The Government of Pakistan, in a landmark move towards modern digital governance, has taken a significant step forward by introducing a QR-enabled national identity system, fundamentally revamping how citizens’ identities are verified and utilised across public and private services. The new framework, officially promulgated through amendments to the National Identity Card (NIC) Rules and the…
In a major technological leap for public services, Pakistan has launched the cutting-edge Shikra system, a real-time passport tracking and monitoring platform designed to modernize, streamline, and secure the country’s passport services. The inauguration took place on January 26, 2026, when Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi officially unveiled the system at the Directorate General of Immigration…
The growing misuse of fake and tampered vehicle number plates has emerged as a serious challenge for traffic management authorities. The issue recently gained national attention after a senior traffic police official stated that citizens found using fake number plates should be sent to jail, stressing that such practices are not minor violations but deliberate…
