Federal and provincial government pensioners must complete required identity verification to ensure continued transfer of payments into bank accounts

ISLAMABAD: Federal and provincial government pensioners who fail to complete the required biometric verification process will not receive pension payments directly into their bank accounts, according to the latest instructions regarding pension disbursement.

Under the requirement, pensioners must complete biometric verification through designated facilities to maintain their eligibility for regular bank transfers. The verification process aims to establish the identity and life status of pension recipients while strengthening safeguards against fraudulent or unauthorised payments.

Pensioners can complete the process through NADRA facilities, designated bank branches or relevant government offices, depending on the arrangements applicable to their pension.

Biometric Verification Linked to Pension Transfers

Authorities have linked successful biometric verification with the continued release of pension payments. Consequently, pensioners who do not complete the required procedure could face suspension of transfers into their registered bank accounts.

The measure particularly affects retired employees receiving pensions from federal and provincial government departments.

Therefore, pensioners have been advised to complete the process within the prescribed requirements instead of waiting until their payments face interruption.

The verification mechanism also enables authorities and financial institutions to maintain updated records and ensure that pension payments reach eligible recipients.

Pensioners Advised to Complete Process Promptly

Meanwhile, pensioners should approach NADRA, their concerned bank branch or the relevant government office to fulfil the verification requirement through the available channel.

The authorities are increasingly using biometric and digital identity systems to improve pension administration and reduce dependence on manual documentation.

Furthermore, biometric authentication can help government departments identify discrepancies in pension records and prevent payments against outdated or incorrect information.

Pensioners who have not yet completed verification should check the requirements applicable to their pension category and approach the appropriate facility.

The measure forms part of broader efforts to digitise government payment systems while strengthening transparency and verification mechanisms.

Once pensioners successfully complete the prescribed biometric process, authorities can continue transferring eligible pension amounts through their registered banking channels.