Nadra verifies life status of over 337,000 pensioners in Pakistan
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In Pakistan, the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) verified the life status of 337,000 pensioners within one month of launching a new Proof of Life certificate program on August 20, 2026.
Nadra created the certificate to confirm pensioners are still alive, ensuring continued pension payments. Pensioners accessed the certificate through several channels. Over half, 174,906 individuals, used the Pak ID app on their phones, while 134,521 visited Nadra Registration Centres.
Additional options included e-Sahulat centres and mobile registration vans, providing flexibility for pensioners across the country. Nadra addressed reports of misinformation targeting pensioners, advising them to use official helplines or visit Nadra offices with any concerns. The program began with pensioners administered by the Controller General of Accounts and Military Accountant General, establishing a National Pensioners Register for digital verification.
This initiative aims to streamline pension disbursement by allowing banks to verify pensioners’ status directly through the register, reducing the need for physical paperwork. Nadra plans to expand the register to include pensioners from other government and private organizations after finalizing agreements.
