How to enable biometric verification in NADRA PakID for passport, bank services?

ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has advised citizens to ensure that biometric verification access is enabled in the Pak ID mobile application before visiting any department where biometric authentication is required. Authorities recommend checking biometric access settings in the app before heading to locations such as banks, passport offices, SIM franchise centers, or other organizations that require identity verification through biometrics. Failure to activate biometric verification access may result in unnecessary delays, inconvenience, and difficulties during the verification process. Users have been encouraged to review their PakID settings and confirm that biometric access is active before leaving home to avoid disruptions. Earlier this year, NADRA introduced a new feature in its Pak ID mobile app, giving users full control over their biometric data. The “Block Biometric Data Access” feature ensures that no fingerprints or facial recognition verification can occur without the user’s explicit permission. According to NADRA officials, the feature aims to safeguard sensitive biometric information and put control entirely in the hands of users. How to Activate the Feature To activate it, users must log into the Pak ID app, navigate to “Profile Settings,” and select “Block Biometric Data Access.” On some devices, activation may require fingerprint or facial verification. Users can temporarily disable the feature when biometric verification is needed and reactivate it afterward, maintaining data security.