Islamabad, February 24, 2026 – In a major stride toward building a unified, secure, and future-ready digital identity ecosystem, the federal government has officially upgraded Pakistan’s National Identity Card (NIC) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) frameworks under its flagship vision of “One Nation – One Identity.”
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NADRA relaxes conditional verification requirements for CNIC to bridge identity gap
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – Pakistan has launched a major policy shift to achieve universal identity registration as the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) relaxed conditional verification requirements for the issuance of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), targeting the country’s remaining 1.7 percent gap in adult enrollment.
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FBR, NADRA launch secure electronic system for sharing citizens’ data
Islamabad, February 18, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have established a secure electronic module for sharing citizens’ information, aimed at improving data accessibility, transparency, and operational efficiency across government departments.
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NADRA introduces facial recognition for biometric verification
Islamabad, January 1, 2026 – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially launched a facial recognition-based biometric verification system to assist citizens who face difficulties with fingerprint verification, including the old-age and individuals with medical conditions.
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NADRA Warns of Identity Theft After Major Data Breach
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued a serious warning to Pakistani citizens following a massive data breach affecting over 2.7 million individuals.
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NADRA simplifies procedure for succession certificate
Islamabad, August 5, 2025 – National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made it significantly easier for citizens to obtain Succession Certificates.
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Pakistan Develops New Documentation Law to Bring Wholesalers and Retailers in Tax Net
Islamabad, November 24, 2023 –Pakistan has developed a new documentation law aimed at bringing wholesalers and retailers under the tax net.
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FBR and NADRA Discuss Information Sharing of Taxpayers
Islamabad, October 20, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) have engaged in discussions regarding the sharing of information related to taxpayers.
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FBR directed to examine sales tax deduction on computerized arms licenses
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been directed to examine chargeability of sales tax on computerized arms license in the form of cards.
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Tarin launches automated currency declaration system
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin launched automated currency declaration system at Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Headquarter here on Tuesday.
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