With the release of its state-of-the-art Automated Finger Identification System (AFIS) for civil purposes, Nadra has joined the ranks of top global providers of biometric identification technology.
By creating and integrating this cutting-edge AFIS on its own and branding it “Nadir,” Nadra reached a critical milestone in the development of its portfolio of technological solutions.
Speaking at the event, Tariq Malik, chairman of Nadra, noted that the correct kind of innovation not only creates governments and institutions, but also builds nations.
“Indigenous development of AFIS is a groundbreaking development not only in the field of civil identification but in the pursuit of nation building as well,” the chairman said.
The chairman noted that because to its cutting-edge technology, we can now reliably and swiftly store fingerprints and identify people for a variety of public goods, from social services to border control to immigration.
“Nadir, as a pioneering achievement in the field of biometric identification technology, underscores the organization’s commitment to innovation and further solidifies its position as a global leader in advanced identity management solutions.”
According to a statement from Nadra, the creation of AFIS technology on an indigenous level represents a significant advancement in the field of biometrics by using the distinctive qualities of fingerprints to create a strong and trustworthy way of identity verification.
Nadir Accuracy Rate
Based on the internationally renowned benchmarking study, the Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC), carried out in Italy, Nadir has obtained an outstanding accuracy rate of greater than 99.5%.
The manufacturers of biometric identification technology from developed nations including the USA, UK, Russia, Japan, France, Germany, and others mostly control the global market.
With the creation of Nadir, Pakistan has joined the group of countries that have created their own AFIS technology.
The country is now prepared to sell its product on the global market to assist other nations in improving civil identity, border control, and e-governance.
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