The Government of Pakistan has introduced a major public initiative, allowing citizens aged 18 and above to obtain their first Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) completely free of cost. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) confirmed that this facility applies to non-chip CNICs and aims to make identity registration more accessible nationwide. Under the […]
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NADRA reforms ID system, opens 3 Karachi centers
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced plans to open three new mega registration centers in Karachi. These centers will be set up in Malir Cantt, Malir, and Surjani Town. According to NADRA spokesperson Syed Shabbahat Ali, the goal is to reduce crowds and make the registration process easier. These centers aim to […]
NADRA’s digital revolution: Birth and death registration system goes online
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), under the government’s ‘Udaan Pakistan’ program, has begun working with provincial governments to introduce a digital system for birth and death registration in hospitals and health centers across the country. This initiative aims to promote electronic and digital solutions. NADRA is modernizing the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics […]
NADRA updates age change guidelines for NICOP holders
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has revised age modification guidelines for National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP). Now, applicants can request changes easily through the Pak ID mobile app, NADRA offices, or Pakistani embassies abroad. This update aims to improve accessibility for overseas applicants. Eligibility for age changes depends on the extent […]



