Tag: NADRA

Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority has warned citizens that failure to renew expired Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) could lead to disruptions in essential services, including banking, mobile connectivity and access to government programs.

Islamabad, March 13, 2026 – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that the Digital Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) available through its PakID mobile application carries the same legal status as the physical CNIC.

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.

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.

Islamabad, August 5, 2025 – National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made it significantly easier for citizens to obtain Succession Certificates.