Overview
- The NADRA Authority Board formally issued the Digital Identity Regulations 2025 and the National Data Exchange Layer Regulations 2025 after approval from the Ministry of Law and Justice.
- The Digital Identity Regulations establish a national digital ID ecosystem that uses biometric verification and digital credentials for secure access to public and private online services.
- The National Data Exchange Layer Regulations set a secure, standardized framework for data sharing across government and authorized private entities to enable interoperability.
- Implementation is positioned within the Digital Economy Enhancement Project under the supervision of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications with support from the World Bank.
- NADRA says the measures aim to improve service delivery efficiency, strengthen the digital economy, and build public confidence in government-led digitization.