RAWALPINDI: The Director General (DG) of NADRA, Zulfiqar Ahmed, has been dismissed from his position after being found guilty of possessing a fake MBA degree, media reported.
According to reports, the president of the American university that allegedly issued the degree did not exist. Additionally, discrepancies were found in his BBA degree, as the name of the college was different at the time the degree was issued. At NADRA’s request, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) conducted an inquiry into the matter.
However, Zulfiqar Ahmed failed to provide a satisfactory response to a show-cause notice issued by NADRA, leading to his termination. Earlier, NADRA announced that it is set to revolutionize the ID card application process in Karachi by installing automated self-service machines at high-traffic locations across the city.
These include NADRA mega centers, railway stations, airports, shopping malls, educational institutions, and government offices, making it easier for citizens to access essential identity card services.
Following the success of a trial in Islamabad, NADRA is rolling out these innovative kiosks to tackle the persistent issue of long queues at its centers. The machines will streamline the process for renewing ID cards, obtaining lost ones, and applying for Child Registration Certificates (Form B).
Citizens can use the kiosks to input their basic information, complete biometric verification, and take photographs. –Agencies
