Reported — awaiting official details: the project described below is press-reported (Dawn, 13 October 2026, and other outlets). No official press release for the project itself has been located, so details may change when NADRA or the Sindh government publish confirmed information.
The agreement was announced by Sindh Education Minister Ismail Rahoo, alongside the NADRA Director General and the chairmen of the education boards. Sindh is reported to be the first province to link board academic records with NADRA.
What the Academic Record Integration NADRA agreement covers
Under the agreement, a unique student ID is to be developed. Verified certificates will be available through the Pak ID app, free of cost to the boards.
What changes for students
Verified certificates will be accessible through the Pak ID app by NADRA, which provides a secure digital platform for identity and document verification.
What the project aims to fix
The project aims to eliminate fake certificates and stop proxy candidates and impersonation in board examinations.
What students and parents need to do right now: nothing
This is not a benefit scheme. There is no application, registration, fee, or deadline. Students and parents do not need to do anything right now, and should beware of fraud.
For background on NADRA’s digital services, see our guides to the Pak ID app, Pakistan’s first dematerialized digital ID card and Form-B facilities on Pak ID, or visit the 8171passgov.com.pk homepage for more updates.
What is still unknown
- No official press release for the project itself has been located.
- Board names, rollout dates, and access steps have not been published.
- No fee structure has been announced.
- It is unconfirmed when certificates will appear in the app.
FAQs on the Academic Record Integration NADRA project
Q: What is the Academic Record Integration NADRA project? A: It is an agreement to link Sindh’s board academic records with NADRA.
Q: Do students need to apply? A: No, there is no application.
Q: Is this the July 2026 enrolment ID or January 2026 grading reform? A: No, it is a separate project.
Q: Has NADRA issued a press release? A: No NADRA press release has been located.