Nadra acting on JIT proposals on cyber security issue

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has taken several steps to deliver its services in an improved manner, ensuring optimal security of its database, according to a press release.

According to an official of Nadra, the action has been initiated in compliance with the recommendations presented by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), constituted under the directives of the caretaker prime minister to probe the cyber security incident that took place in March 2023.

Earlier, the JIT headed by Director Cyber Crime, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), after an investigation into the matter presented its report to the prime minister, who had directed Nadra to initiate compliance actions as per the findings and recommendations of the report. The JIT had also recommended technology upgrade for Nadra and departmental and criminal proceedings against those found responsible for the lapse.