Pakistan, July 20 -- Newly elected British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the cancellation of a proposed digital identification (ID) scheme for all adult citizens, according to government sources.

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The decision comes after public opposition and a large-scale petition campaign against the plan. Government officials said the funds allocated for the digital ID project would now be redirected towards measures aimed at reducing inflation and supporting public welfare initiatives.

The proposed digital ID system had been designed as part of efforts to modernise public services and improve identity verification processes. However, critics raised concerns over privacy, government ...