Recognised External Standards Register
Recognised External Standards Register
Standards issued by other national authorities may be relevant to the Digital Nation Pakistan ecosystem. This register catalogues those external standards and records how each relates to the corresponding DNP publication.
Each entry carries one of three conformity levels: Conformant means the external standard is fully aligned with the referenced DNP publication. Conditionally conformant means it is aligned with noted gaps and a documented remediation timeline. Non-assessed means the standard is registered for discoverability but has not yet been formally assessed.
| External Standard | Issuing Authority | Related DNP Publication | Conformity Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Nation Pakistan Act, 2025 | Parliament of Pakistan | DNP-D.002 RA | Non-assessed | |
| Electronic Transactions Ordinance, 2002 (Ordinance No. LI of 2002). | President of Pakistan | DNP-D.002 RA | Non-assessed | |
| Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016 (Act No. XL of 2016), as amended. | Parliament of Pakistan | DNP-D.002 RA | Non-assessed | |
| DNP-X.001 FWK — Standards & Regulatory Publications: Nomenclature, Series Structure & Issuance Framework (03/2026) | Pakistan Digital Authority. | DNP-D.002 RA | Non-assessed | |
| DNP-D.001- National Data Governance Framework (To be issued) | Pakistan Digital Authority | DNP-D.002 RA | Non-assessed | |
| DNP-A.001 AI Governance Framework (To be issued) | Pakistan Digital Authority | DNP-D.002 RA | Non-assessed | |
| The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Ordinance, 2000 | President of Pakistan | DNP-D.002 RA | Non-assessed | |
| Pakistan Security Standards for Cryptographic and Information Technology Security Devices. | National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB), Cabinet Division | DNP-D.002 RA | Non-assessed |