Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced a new digital pension verification system that will use facial recognition technology, according to reports on Sunday. According to the details, the new system will allow pensioners to complete the process from home without going to a bank.
Digital pension verification
Speaking during a National Assembly session, the finance minister said that elderly pensioners will be able to verify their identity through facial recognition instead of appearing in person.
He also said that the new system will make the process easier and more convenient for pensioners.
Aurangzeb also spoke about the government’s budget priorities. He said that several measures have been introduced to increase the number of taxpayers in the country.
He added that the government wants to use digital technology and artificial intelligence to reduce human discretion in government systems.
The finance minister also informed lawmakers that the salaries and pensions of government employees have been increased.
Sharing details about the economy further, Aurangzeb said that major economic indicators have improved over the past year. He added that the current account is now in surplus.
He further said overseas Pakistanis sent $4.25 billion in remittances. While Pakistani freelancers contributed $1.6 billion to the economy.
How to renew NADRA B-Form
The NADRA has advised parents to obtain the B Form on time and make sure it is renewed when it expires.
According to a social media post issued by NADRA, parents should register their child’s birth with the relevant Union Council within 30 days of birth and then obtain the child’s first B Form from NADRA.
To obtain a BForm from the NADRA office, parents have to bring their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) numbers along with the child’s Union Council birth certificate or CRMS number.
If a passport is required for a child under the age of three after obtaining the B Form, the child must be brought along for a photograph.
Otherwise, children above the age of three must be present during the application process.
