Former Chairman of NADRA and current adviser at the World Bank, Tariq Malik, has been recognized among the world’s top 25 experts in digital identity and public infrastructure.
According to reports, the selection highlights his contributions to digital identity systems, cybersecurity, and digital trust frameworks on a global scale.
The list of 25 leading experts was compiled by the globally recognized digital identity and cybersecurity platform Okta, which selected individuals whose work has significantly influenced digital identity systems and secure infrastructure worldwide.
The names and images of the selected experts are set to be displayed on May 4 on the iconic digital screens of Times Square, New York City.
Tariq Malik, son of renowned academic Professor Fateh Malik, has previously served in multiple high-profile roles including at the United Nations and as a technical advisor at the World Bank.
He is widely credited with developing Pakistan’s digital identity infrastructure and playing a key role in designing systems such as the Benazir Income Support Programme digital framework.
During his tenure at NADRA, Tariq Malik was instrumental in modernizing Pakistan’s national identity and registration systems. He also maintained an active role in strengthening cybersecurity and improving digital governance standards in the country.
His work has been recognized internationally for contributing to secure identity systems and advancing public sector digital transformation.
The recognition places him among a select group of global experts shaping the future of digital identity and secure public infrastructure.
