{"id":91590,"date":"2025-03-13T21:46:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T21:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/punjab-to-introduce-qr-codes-for-online-gun-licence-verification-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T21:46:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T21:46:06","slug":"punjab-to-introduce-qr-codes-for-online-gun-licence-verification-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/punjab-to-introduce-qr-codes-for-online-gun-licence-verification-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab to introduce QR codes for online gun licence verification | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250313102955019-VdBQk.mp3\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Punjab\u2019s Home Department has directed the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to introduce QR codes for online verification of all gun licences, in a move aimed at curbing illegal weapons.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Law enforcement agencies will be able to scan the QR codes to instantly verify the authenticity of gun licences. The initiative is expected to improve transparency and prevent misuse.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Punjab Home Secretary, with senior officials including Special Secretary Fazal Rehman and Additional Secretary Imran Hussain Ranjha in attendance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">NADRA has been given one week to implement the system. Authorities have also ordered that all gun licences be linked to the holder\u2019s national identity card.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The directive applies to all commissioners and deputy commissioners across Punjab, ensuring that every licence order includes a QR code.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Punjab\u2019s Home Secretary said the new system would help eliminate fake licences and ensure that gun ownership remains within legal bounds.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Individuals involved in serious crimes will be ineligible for gun licences,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We are also making amendments to arms rules to simplify the process for law-abiding citizens and businesses.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Authorities are also working on revising the fee structure for obtaining and renewing gun licences. The Directorate of Monitoring will oversee the verification process to enhance oversight.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article Punjab\u2019s Home Department has directed the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to introduce QR codes for online verification of all gun licences, in a move aimed at curbing illegal weapons. Law enforcement agencies will be able to scan the QR codes to instantly verify the authenticity of gun licences. 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