Pa­­kistan Single Window enables remote biometric verification via Nadra’s PakID App

ISLAMABAD: The Pa­­kistan Single Window (PSW) has integrated its platform with the National Database and Registra­tion Authority’s (Nadra) PakID Mobile App, allowing users to complete mandatory biometric verification remotely through their smartphones.

The new facility enables PSW users to complete biometric verification for subscription, subscription renewal and profile updates without having to physically visit Nadra’s e-Sahulat Centre.

Previously, biometric ver­­ification for PSW services required users to ap­­pear in person at Nadra’s e-Sahulat Centre. Follow­ing the integration with the PakID Mobile App, eligible users can now complete the verification process remo­tely, subject to applicable Nadra requirements.

The facility is expected to be particularly convenient for overseas Pakis­tanis involved in trade-related activities in the country. Eligible overseas users will be able to complete their PSW biometric verification remotely through the PakID app, reducing the need for physical visits to Pakistan for this purpose.

To facilitate a smooth transition, both verification channels will remain available during an interim period. Users will therefore have the option of completing their biometric verification digitally through the PakID Mobile App or continuing to visit Nadra e-Sahulat Centres.

“The integration with Nadra’s PakID Mobile App reflects our commitment to listening to the PSW community both in Pakistan and overseas and responding to their needs,” said Syed Aftab Haider, CEO of PSW.

“By enabling remote biometric verification, we are removing another phy­­sical trip in the on­boarding process and making the PSW user journey more convenient, accessible, and user driven,” he added.

According to PSW, the integration removes the only physical visit previously required during the subscription process, enabling the entire process to be completed digitally.

The initiative is part of PSW’s broader efforts to expand the use of digital solutions, improve accessibility and simplify procedures for businesses.

Published in Dawn, September 23rd, 2026