KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon met a six-member delegation of senior officials from the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) at the Central Police Office to discuss digital reforms, new facilities, and the creation of a joint criminals’ databank.
During the meeting, the IT DIG praised Nadra for professionally managing and securing sensitive data. He said Nadra is playing an important role in helping police identify suspects through facial recognition, fingerprints, and digital footprints.
He urged Nadra to provide real-time identification and information of suspects in serious and sensitive cases.
Nadra Regulations Chairman Dr Muhammad Rahim Awan said the purpose of the meeting was to strengthen cooperation and support Sindh police’s digital reform initiatives.
He appreciated the professional capabilities of Sindh police and their effective role in fighting crime and investigating cases.
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Dr Awan stressed the need for a joint databank that includes details of prisoners, individuals wanted by police, and fugitives. He also suggested linking Sindh police’s driving licensing system with Nadra for better data integration.
IG Memon called Nadra a national pride and said its system has become an example for many countries. He emphasised the need for Nadra to respond quickly in serious crime cases.
He also directed the IT and Training DIG to organise special training sessions for the police IT team and other units, in collaboration with Nadra, to improve the effective use of its digital facilities.
