The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued notices to 1,152 suspected Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) holders in various parts of the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to official sources on Sunday, the list includes individuals whose citizenship status, family records, or other personal information have raised concerns for NADRA officials. The verification […]
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PTA urges users to update CNICs to avoid SIM blockage
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important advisory urging mobile users to keep their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) updated to ensure uninterrupted cellular services. Read More: PTA enforces mandatory SIM registration for users In a statement shared on social media, the authority emphasized that maintaining valid and updated identity records is essential […]
Rawalpindi offers easy driving licence services during Ramadan
Rawalpindi residents are benefiting from simplified driving licence services during the holy month of Ramadan, with authorities allowing applicants to access facilities by presenting only their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). Read More: In Punjab, driving licences will now be issued only on merit According to the City Traffic Police (CTP), driving licence centres have remained fully […]
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan over November 2024 protest
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Monday over her continued absence from hearings related to the November 26, 2024, protest in Islamabad. Read More: ATC issues seventh non–bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan During the proceedings, Aleema’s lawyer, Faisal Malik, requested […]
NADRA rolls out services for Overseas Pakistanis in Dhahran
RIYADH: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced special services for Overseas Pakistanis residing in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The NADRA Mobile Registration Team, in collaboration with the Pakistani Embassy, will visit Tamimi New Camp on November 7 and 8 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM local time. Pakistanis in Dhahran and surrounding areas […]
NADRA detects over 250,000 fake CNICs, introduces online facility
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has identified more than 250,000 fake Pakistani Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), most of which were reportedly issued to Afghan nationals. A specially developed software revealed that many of these fake CNICs were obtained through agents who added foreigners to the family trees of Pakistani citizens in […]
ATC orders seizure of Aleema Khan’s CNIC and passport
RAWALPINDI — An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Friday ordered the confiscation of the computerised national identity card (CNIC) and passport of Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, after she failed to appear in court. Read More: IHC seeks report regarding FIA inquiry against Aleema Khan The ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah […]
Women can now choose father’s or husband’s name on CNIC: NADRA
ISLAMABAD: NADRA has introduced a major change allowing married women to choose whether to list their father’s or husband’s name on their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). This step aims to give women more control and flexibility over their identity documentation. The decision comes after the Interior Minister’s instructions, with formal approval from the federal […]
Pakistan’s CNIC to serve as medical record number: A game-changer for healthcare
Pakistan has taken a significant step in healthcare by declaring the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) as each citizen’s Medical Record (MR) number. This decision has been praised as a historic milestone by many in the health sector. It comes from high-profile organizations like the Health Research Advisory Board (HealthRAB). Prof. Abdul Basit, Chairman of […]
Dua Zahra’s husband Zaheer approaches SHC for restoration of bank accounts, CNIC
Dua Zahra’s husband Zaheer Ahmed on Friday approached the Sindh High Court for the restoration of his bank accounts and Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) after the the court ordered freezing the bank accounts and blocking the CNIC of the youngster and others accused in the high profile kidnapping case. Dua had made headlines across […]