Fayyaz Ahmed, an employee of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) and son of senior journalist Sohail Sangi, has gone missing, said his family, saying contact with him has been lost since Monday evening. The family said Fayyaz left his office at around 6pm on Monday and has not been heard from since. They […]
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NADRA issues notices to 1,152 suspected CNIC holders
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 […]
ABHI Microfinance Bank partners with NADRA for digital transformation in financial service
ABHI Microfinance Bank and NADRA Technologies Limited have entered into a strategic partnership to explore opportunities for advancing digital financial services and strengthening access to secure, technology-enabled solutions for individuals and businesses across Pakistan. The Agreement was signed by Ms. Mariam Pervaiz, Chief Commercial Officer, ABHI Microfinance Bank, and Mr. Muhammad Umar Khan Azad, Chief […]
FBR to monitor social media wealth of non-filers from July 2026
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to launch a major crackdown on non-filers who display lavish lifestyles on social media without paying taxes in line with their apparent wealth, according to official sources. Read More: FBR eyes action against non–filer social media influencers The operation is expected to begin from July 1, 2026, with monitoring of […]
Naqvi reviews services during surprise visit to Karachi NADRA Centre
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday paid a surprise visit to the NADRA Mega Center located in the Safora area on University Road in Karachi, where he reviewed public service facilities and interacted directly with citizens visiting the center for the processing of identity cards and other official documents. During the visit, the interior minister […]
How to fix NADRA records if declared deceased?
A growing number of Pakistani citizens are reportedly facing an unusual but serious issue in which they are mistakenly marked as deceased in official records maintained by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). Read More: NADRA cancels 4.2 million CNICs after record verification The issue came into focus after a resident of Hyderabad discovered that NADRA’s database […]
Former NADRA chairman named among global digital identity leaders
Former National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) chairman Tariq Malik has been recognised among the world’s top 25 identity leaders by US-based technology company Okta, highlighting his contributions to digital identity systems and governance innovation. Read More: Pakistan introduces modern NADRA web platform The recognition was announced by Okta Ventures, the investment arm of Okta, which described […]
Naqvi visits NADRA centres, orders improvement in facilities
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday paid a surprise visit to the 24/7 Shimla Pahari center of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA),expressing dissatisfaction over poor service delivery and directing authorities to immediately improve facilities and streamline operations. During the visit,the minister witnessed an excessive rush of citizens,long waiting times and a non-functional […]
NADRA launches self-service system to ease identity card processing
The National Database and Registration Authority has introduced an automated system aimed at improving public access to identity card services, allowing citizens to complete applications through self-service kiosks. The facility has been launched at the NADRA Mega Centre in Lahore, where 22 counters have been designated for the new system. According to centre in-charge Adeel […]
Expired CNIC holders face SIM blockage under NADRA crackdown: spokesperson
NADRA spokesperson Syed Shabahat Ali Jaffery Friday issued strict warning to the public, urging immediate renewal of expired Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), particularly among housewives in rural areas and beneficiaries of BISP and other health programmes, cautioning that SIMs linked to expired CNICs may soon be blocked. While speaking to a local media channel, […]