In a major milestone for Pakistan’s academic and literary landscape, the Expert Novice Group has officially launched the first version of X-PEN ID (Xpertno—Publications & Experts’ Network ID)—a cutting-edge digital identity system for leaders in action, authors, researchers, and professionals. This groundbreaking initiative aims to revolutionize how author identities, publications, and contributions are tracked, authenticated, and recognized both nationally and globally.
X-PEN ID is more than just an identifier—it’s a comprehensive digital profile system that creates unique, verifiable, and lifelong identifiers for individuals involved in any kind of field and contribution. It serves as an alternative to international systems, offering a homegrown platform tailored for Pakistani and global leaders and scholars.
Each X-PEN ID consists of a dynamic profile featuring:
With instant search functionality, digital dashboards, and future integration with journal platforms and repositories, X-PEN ID is paving the way for the first fully digital Pakistani academic ecosystem.
Raja Nasir, the Director and CEO of Expert Novice Group, shared his thoughts on the launch:
“This is more than a system—it’s a statement. X-PEN ID is Pakistan’s entry into the future of academic integrity, digital identity, and global recognition. We have spent months developing something that is fast, intelligent, and user-first. It’s time Pakistani authors and experts get the recognition they deserve—backed by technology that belongs to them.”
He emphasized that X-PEN ID is not a replica but an advanced model designed to support dynamic profiles, verification levels, and citation metrics—all while remaining free to use in its basic form.
“We are creating a future where your identity as a writer or researcher is secure, searchable, and sharable worldwide,” he added.
Eesha Farzeen Khan, president of the Lexicon Labyrinth Society (LLS), also expressed her excitement:
“X-PEN ID is the missing piece in our academic system. For too long, researchers have been overlooked due to a lack of structured recognition. This system changes that. It’s clean, modern, and built to empower the upcoming generation of authors.”
She highlighted the importance of digital presence for writers and added that X-PEN will also aid students, poets, public intellectuals, and content creators, giving them a space to archive and exhibit their journeys.
Anmol Husain, acting CEO, officially congratulated the team and said:
“Launching X-PEN ID is a historic moment not just for Expert Novice Group, but for Pakistan’s research and literary ecosystem. We are creating the country’s first centralized, digital database of experts, and we are proud to lead this revolution.”
She noted that the 1st version of X-PEN will be continuously improved, with Version 2.0 scheduled for release on May 1, 2025, which will include enhanced analytics, profile badges, institutional affiliation tools, and advanced citation reporting.
With the first version launched, the team behind X-PEN ID is already testing integrations with research journals, conference portals, and indexing databases. The goal is to establish X-PEN ID as the official standard for author recognition in South Asia.
Version 2.0 will go live on May 1, 2025, introducing exciting features like:
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Be part of the first national academic identity system—designed, developed, and launched from Pakistan for the world.