Tags : NADRA

NADRA Warns Against Unnecessary Photocopies of Essential Documents

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued a crucial advisory, urging citizens to refrain from making unnecessary photocopies of vital documents such as National Identity Cards (NICs), Family Registration Certificates (FRCs), and B-Forms. No Need for Photocopies According to NADRA, citizens visiting their offices don’t need to bring photocopies of these documents. Instead, […]Read More

LHC Restores Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as NADRA Chairman

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has reinstated Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as the chairman of the National Database and Regulatory Authority (NADRA). Challenging the Verdict The Attorney General, representing the federal government, challenged the single-member bench’s verdict that nullified Afsar’s appointment. Two-Member Bench’s Decision A two-member bench, headed by Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal, overturned the […]Read More

Islamabad to introduce new ID cards

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi declared on Friday the forthcoming availability of identity card issuance and renewal services at the Union Council (UC) level nationwide. The announcement followed his visit to the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) headquarters, where he chaired a pivotal meeting focusing on enhancing NADRA’s user-friendliness. During the meeting, various proposals […]Read More

Nadra Launches Mega Registration Centre in Karachi

In a move aimed at enhancing citizen accessibility to its services in Karachi, the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) inaugurated another ‘mega registration centre’ on Thursday. The new facility, situated at Safoora Chowrangi on University Road, will operate for 16 hours daily, from 8 am to 12 am, announced Director General Nadra, Ehtasham Shahid. […]Read More

Nadra Procured 30 Million Smart Cards Without Security Clearance

In a security breach concerning the data of Pakistani nationals, Nadra procured 30 million smart cards without obtaining security clearance of the final selected bidder from government intelligence agencies. The audit report for the year 2022-23, recently released by the Auditor General of Pakistan, said, “During the scrutiny of procurement file regarding 30 million smart […]Read More

Elections 2024: NADRA prolongs hours of operation

KARACHI: In anticipation of the 2024 general elections, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has extended its business hours to allow for the quick acquisition of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs). Details indicate that NADRA has stated that the applicant can pick up the ID card from NADRA offices on February 6 and 7 […]Read More

NADRA has opened a public Whatsapp channel

ISLAMABAD To give citizens accurate, up-to-date information, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) launched a Whatsapp channel on Thursday. NADRA claims that the creative project demonstrates a progressive method of providing citizens with accurate information. The authority went on, “Real-time messaging capabilities enable NADRA to swiftly communicate updates and guidance to citizens.” The NADRA […]Read More

PTA increases the waiting period for ‘New SIM Only’ to

ISLAMABAD: Private news channel reported on Tuesday that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revised its standard operating procedure (SOP). Extending the waiting period for acquiring a new SIM from eight hours to seven days. The PTA issued this clarification in response to misconceptions about its letter. Titled ‘Increasing Buffer between New SIM Sale Sessions […]Read More

NADRA Investigating 250,000 Suspected Fake CNIC Cases

QUETTA: Caretaker Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai said on Monday that authorities in the province are presently looking into 250,000 instances of undocumented immigrants obtaining computerized national identity cards (CNICs). The issuing of identity cards to foreign nationals was referred to by Achakzai as “nationality theft” during a press conference held at the Quetta Press […]Read More

Online Visa System introduced for foreign citizens, NADRA

WEB DESK: Through its “Pakistan Online Visa System,” the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is providing effective services to foreign nationals for the processing of visa applications. The official NADRA website and its iOS and Android smartphone apps. Allow people to easily manage their documents from the comfort of their homes. Citizens of 192 […]Read More