HYDERABAD – The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects involved in illegally accessing and selling NADRA’s sensitive data online, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The suspects, identified as Abdul Hakeem and Mohsin Iqbal, were apprehended during a targeted operation at Hatri Bypass in Hyderabad. Authorities revealed that the two were planning to meet […]
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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 […]
Original documents only: NADRA bans CNIC photocopies at service centres
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued new guidelines for issuing CNICs to improve security and reduce fraud. Citizens visiting NADRA offices must now carry original documents only, as photocopies are no longer required for services like B-Forms and registration certificates. NADRA has also declared that using someone else’s CNIC as a reference […]
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 […]
NADRA adds biometric login to Pak ID app for overseas Pakistanis
NADRA has introduced biometric verification to its Pak ID mobile app to improve digital security for overseas Pakistanis. This feature mainly benefits those living in the United Arab Emirates. Now, users must complete biometric verification when logging in from a new device. This step aims to stop identity theft and block unauthorized access. The Pak […]
NADRA discontinues CNIC services at post offices
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially closed its CNIC services at General Post Offices (GPOs) across Pakistan. The decision comes after three years of operation due to low public usage and a lack of awareness. NADRA aimed to decentralize its services, such as CNIC renewals and address updates, but failed to attract […]
Punjab tightens gun control with QR code verification
Punjab’s Home Department has directed NADRA to implement QR codes for online gun licence verification. This move aims to prevent fake licences and curb illegal weapons. Law enforcement agencies will be able to scan QR codes to instantly verify the authenticity of licences, improving transparency and security. A high-level meeting, chaired by Punjab’s Home Secretary, […]
Nadra introduces Iris biometric verification
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) stated Saturday that it has deployed the Iris Recognition System (IRS) for identity verification and citizen deduplication, which is a key step in strengthening the country’s biometric verification system. The data regulation authority stated in a statement that after the introduction of fingerprint matching as the first […]
NADRA launches facility for biometric verification of elderly
ISLAMABAD: The longstanding issue of biometrics for senior citizens gets resolved as the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) launched the “Tasdeeq service” to facilitate the elderly whose fingerprints got faded with age. “The service envisages alternate identity verification for above 60 citizens who will be asked personal questions for their identity verification to bypass […]
Registration of Transgender to begin next week
PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) with the cooperation of the Social Welfare Department KP, NADRA and a non-governmental organization (NGO), are going to start the registration of transgender in Peshawar next week. The decision was taken during a meeting held here in the office of the Provincial Election Commissioner (PEC) with the Director […]