The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced two major regulatory frameworks to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation, in line with the government’s vision of Digital Pakistan.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT), NADRA has officially issued the Digital Identity Regulations 2025 and the National Data Exchange Layer (NDEL) Regulations 2025, following approval from the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Under digital identity regulations, Nadra will establish and manage a national digital identity ecosystem. This will allow citizens to securely authenticate their identities through biometric verification and digital credentials, enabling seamless access to public and private online services.
Meanwhile, the NDEL Regulation establishes a secure and standardized digital framework for data exchange between government departments and authorized private entities, ensuring interoperability and data protection.
According to NADRA, these regulatory measures form the cornerstone of a trusted digital ecosystem, improving service delivery, boosting the digital economy and strengthening public trust in technology-based governance.
The initiatives are being carried out under the Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP), supported by the World Bank, to accelerate the digitalization of Pakistan’s economy.
