Government introduces life certificate system for pensioners

Under this new system, pensioners will now be verified through biometric tools, including fingerprints and facial recognition, instead of traditional manual methods.

This digital life certificate system will help ensure faster and more secure verification for millions of retired citizens.

Officials said nearly 17 lakh pensioners across Pakistan will benefit from this new modern process.

The system is being developed with the support of NADRA, which will handle NADRA biometric verification for identity checks.

Banks have been instructed to connect their systems with NADRA to ensure smooth verification before pension payments are released.

The government confirmed that this digital life certificate system will reduce paperwork and eliminate the need for physical visits to offices.

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Pensioners will now undergo NADRA biometric verification through fingerprint scanning and facial recognition technology.

Officials said the updated pensioners Pakistan update introduces a modern method to confirm “proof of life” through digital systems.

An app-based service is also being developed so elderly citizens can complete verification from home using mobile phones.

The face recognition pension system will allow quick identity checks without long queues or repeated office visits.

Authorities believe this pension verification system Pakistan will improve transparency and reduce the chances of fraud.

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The digital life certificate system has been launched under instructions from the Prime Minister’s Office.

The State Bank has directed all banks to integrate with NADRA for real-time verification of pensioners.

With this face recognition pension system, the government aims to make pension distribution faster, safer, and more convenient.