Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Nadra NICOP fee for Bahrain- March 2024

NICOP fee for Kuwait in PKR

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) introduces the Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP) for citizens residing abroad. Any Pakistani citizen can apply for this document in their respective country, allowing them to travel to Pakistan without requiring a visa, especially for those with dual nationality. A passport number is mandatory to … Read more

CNIC, Smart ID card Latest Fee Update, March 2024

Nadra NICOP Renewal Fee in Saudi Riyal- April 2024

The CNIC is a unique identity number provided to all Pakistani citizens. Its distinctive features prevent duplication and counterfeit IDs. You can obtain a new ID card by visiting a NADRA Registration Center. The CNIC, or Computerized National Identity Card, is a distinct identification number given to every citizen of Pakistan. This essential ID document, … Read more

NADRA NICOP Latest Fee Update for Germany, March 2024

NADRA Updates Renewal Process for Lost ID Cards; Check new process here

In Lahore, the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is provided to eligible Pakistani citizens residing or having connections abroad. Any Pakistani citizen is eligible to apply for NICOP and can travel to Pakistan without needing a visa if they hold dual nationality. A passport number is a compulsory requirement when applying for NICOP. … Read more

Nadra Family Registration Certificate (FRC) Fee- March 2024

NADRA FRC fees in Pakistan

Family Registration Certificate (FRC) is issued by the National Database Registration Authority (Nadra). The identity document provides details about members of the family. Pakistan citizens can apply for FRC in the following three categories: By Birth – The produced certificate will list your family including the details of your parents and siblings. By Marriage – … Read more

NADRA Job Opportunities: Over 100+ Vacancies Available

NADRA Job Opportunities: Over 100+ Vacancies Available

NADRA announces over 100 job openings for junior executive (trainee) positions. Tests and interviews were held on the 4th floor of the Kandawala Building, Saddar Karachi. Applicants must reside in their respective tehsil and can apply for one location only. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced numerous job openings, offering over 100 … Read more

NADRA 5 Easy Verification Steps

NADRA 5 Easy Verification Steps

NADRA provides you with several tools to verify the issued CNIC to avoid any fraudulent activities, bringing in transparency, validation, and the elimination of fraud & forgery. 1-NADRA CNIC Verification This tool will search and verify the National Identity Cards database. You can now verify the CNIC of any person via SMS by entering their … Read more

NADRA Latest NICOP Fees Update for Oman Feb 2024

NADRA Latest NICOP Fees Update for Oman Feb 2024

LAHORE—NADRA, the authority responsible for issuing the Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP), grants eligible Pakistani citizens living abroad access to the new card. The standard fee for the NICOP is $20. Any Pakistani citizen can apply for the NICOP for their preferred country and can travel to Pakistan without needing a visa … Read more

NADRA officer abducted from Islamabad

NADRA

ISLAMABAD:  Deputy Assistant Director of National Database Regulatory Authority(NADRA) Najeebullah was abducted from the federal capital Islamabad.

A case has been registered at Ramna Police Station by the law enforcement agency on the NADRA officer’s brother’s request who himself is working at the Prime Minister Office in Islamabad.

“My brother left the house at 9pm last night but did not return since then. My brother made a call but he appeared frightened by the voice. He told me that someone had made him sit and the phone was hung up,” he mentioned in the first information report.

As per the FIR, the complainant suspected that his brother was abducted.

Police officials have said that Safe City cameras are also helping in the investigation of the incident.

[embedpost slug=”fia-summons-aleema-khan-over-cybercrime-charges”]

Read more

How to check voting, polling stations through mobile device?

polling stations check

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), in conjunction with NADRA, has introduced a text messaging service aimed at assisting eligible voters in verifying their registration status. By sending their CNIC number via SMS to 8300, individuals can obtain information regarding their constituencies, polling stations, and block codes. Effective January 29, the ECP has eliminated the … Read more

NADRA launches WhatsApp channel for citizens

NADRA 5 Easy Verification Steps

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) took a progressive step by launching a WhatsApp channel on Thursday, aimed at providing citizens with up-to-date and accurate information. This innovative initiative reflects NADRA’s forward-thinking approach to communicating swiftly and efficiently with the public through real-time messaging capabilities. نادرا واٹس ایپ چینل سبسکرائب کریں اور نادرا سے … Read more

Nadra smart NICOP fee for Bahrain- January 2024

NADRA 5 Easy Verification Steps

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is responsible for issuing the Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP) to citizens residing outside Pakistan. Any Pakistani citizen can apply for this document in their respective country, allowing them to travel to Pakistan without needing a visa, especially if they have dual nationality. A passport … Read more

NADRA introduces centralized system to handle citizens’ complaints

NADRA 5 Easy Verification Steps

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) introduced a modernized system to quickly address rare complaints from its stakeholders. The authority said the central system, dedicated to resolving issues efficiently, ensured swift action within a maximum of 7 days. نادرا سے متعلق جو بھی شکایت ہو، ہمیں بتائیں, ہم آپ کی شکایت کا ازالہ کریں گے … Read more

NADRA Family Registration Certificate Fee Update January 2024

NADRA Family Registration Certificate Fee Update January 2024

The Family Registration Certificate provides details about a person’s family, either by birth or marriage. This official document is given out by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). It’s important to note that if someone isn’t registered with NADRA and doesn’t have a 13-digit ID number, their information won’t be included in the Family … Read more

Nadra Smart NIC fee structure in 2024

Nadra smart ID card fee

The National Registration and Database Authority (Nadra) issues the New Smart National Identity Card (NIC) to Pakistani citizens. This 13-digit identification number is universally recognized across the country, serving as a mandatory requirement for obtaining various documents such as licenses, NTN, bank accounts, passports, and cellular connections. Eligibility for the new Smart NIC extends to … Read more

NADRA Smart NICOP Fee Update for UAE – January 2024

NADRA Smart NICOP Fee Update for UAE - January 2024

The NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) is an essential identification document for Pakistanis residing outside the country. NADRA is responsible for overseeing, recording, and issuing NICOP to the Pakistani diaspora residing in the UAE or other countries. Obtaining an NICOP card is a straightforward process for all citizens, and it grants the convenience … Read more

Major Update About NADRA ID Cards & B-Form

NADRA 5 Easy Verification Steps

The move aims to make it easier for parents or guardians to obtain the necessary documents for their children. To simplify the process of obtaining Form B and identity cards for children under 18, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a comprehensive set of guidelines. The initiative is designed to assist parents … Read more

PTI moves ECP against interim governments

PTI

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) has field a joint application against caretaker governments in Elections Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

The federal and four provincial governments, 17 District Returning Officers and National Database & Registration Authority(NADRA)  have been made parties in the application of 54 candidates of PTI. Incidents in 49 constituencies have also been mentioned in the petition.

The petition states that PTI is being deprived of its constitutional right by caretaker governments. Candidates, endorsers and recommenders are being arrested from Returning Officers offices.

The candidates said in the application that PTI has submitted the details of the incidents in 49 constituencies. On behalf of PTI, the petition was submitted by lawyer Intizar Panjotha.

It should be noted that the Election Commission of Pakistan has rejected the nomination papers of several PTI leaders from across the country including the Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf.

On the other hand, the scrutiny of the nomination papers filed by the candidates to contest general elections 2024 concluded on December 30.

Appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers can be submitted until January 3 and decisions on these appeals will be made by January 10.

The list of candidates will be displayed on the 11th of January, and candidates will have the option to withdraw by January 12.

[embedpost slug=”nomination-paper-of-nawaz-sharif-approved-from-na-130-lahore”]

Read more

NADRA will offer special services for women every Friday

NADRA jobs

NADRA has declared that it will offer special services to women every Friday. The announcement was made through the authority’s official communication channel, stating that every Friday, staff members will extend special assistance to women applying for a National Identity Card. The authority conveyed in its post on X was, “Our committed and diligent staff … Read more

NADRA B-Form Registration Certificate Fee Update January 2024

NADRA B-Form fee

Everyone in Pakistan needs an ID, including children. The Child Registration Certificate (CRC) is an official ID for kids under 18. You need a CRC for school, healthcare, and other important things. Every person, irrespective of age, is required to possess a valid identification document. To address this, the Pakistani government has introduced the B-Form, … Read more

Murtaza Wahab inaugurates Preventive Cardiology Clinic in Landhi  

Murtaza
  • First free preventive cardiology clinic in JSMU Landhi campus.
  • The clinic aims to provide preventive cardiac measures.
  • Dr Javed Suleman said heart disease reached epidemic proportions.

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has announced a collaboration between JSMU, NICVD, and KMC in all 25 towns of Karachi including all 14 hospitals and medical institutes operating under KMC.

This partnership aims to work for preventive care, with the support of the local government and its infrastructure.

He also proposed that NADRA enforce the requirement for individuals to undergo necessary medical tests when applying for or renewing their CNIC, in order to diagnose any underlying diseases as part of preventive measures, he said.

He was speaking at the Inauguration of Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU)’s first free preventive cardiology clinic in JSMU Landhi campus in collaboration with the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) and the Association of Pakistani-Descent Cardiologists of North America (APCNA).

The clinic aims to provide preventive cardiac measures and offer basic healthcare to patients in order to mitigate the risk of cardiac diseases before they occur.

Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, inaugurated the preventive cardiology clinic at JSMU Landi Campus in Landi.

He said, the establishment of this free preventive cardiology clinic at JSMU Landhi Campus is a commendable initiative that aims to improve access to healthcare facilities for the underprivileged community, showcasing the university’s commitment to public health.

These types of initiatives will contribute to the development of a healthier society, where everyone can benefit from basic healthcare.

Vice-Chancellor JSMU, Prof Amjad Saraj Memon, expressed his commitment to the health of society and a healthier future at JSMU, stating, ‘It brings me great joy to announce that we are now providing free preventive cardiology services for the people of Landi.’

[embedpost slug=”jsmu-vc-formed-committee-to-probe-mdcat-paper-leak”]

Read more

How to Check and Verify Your Vote Via SMS to 8300?

How to Check and Verify Your Vote Via SMS to 8300?

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has introduced the 8300 SMS service in collaboration with NADRA to facilitate the checking and verification of vote details. This service is now available free of charge, although users will be subject to standard SMS charges from their telecom operator. To check and verify vote details via SMS: 1. … Read more

General Elections 2024: ECP decides to approach PEMRA against fake news

fake news
  • The reports of delays in elections are baseless and misleading.
  • The news of non-preparation of election lists is completely false.
  •  ECP sought recordings of news broadcasts on various channels.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to approach the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) against the channels broadcasting the news of delay in the general elections.

According to the spokesperson of the ECP, the reports of delays in the elections are baseless and misleading. The ECP sought recordings of news broadcasts on various TV channels.

The spokesperson of the Election Commission said that the news of the non-preparation of election lists is completely false and added that the printing of election lists is underway by the National Database & Registration Authority(NADRA).

[embedpost slug=”ecp-denies-news-about-delay-in-general-elections”]

Read more

General Elections 2024: ECP to release final list of constituencies on Nov 30

ECP
  • ECP is fully prepared for upcoming general elections.
  • ECP completed hearing on all objections on constituencies.
  • The printing of final election lists is going on in NADRA.

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming general elections in 2024.

During the briefing in the meeting presided over by the Chief Election Commissioner regarding the preparations for the elections, it was said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is fully prepared for the elections and the final list of constituencies will be published on November 30.

The Election Commission said that the ECP has completed the hearing on all the objections on the preliminary constituencies, and printing of the final election lists is going on in the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).

It was informed in the meeting that after consulting the political parties, the code of conduct has been approved by the electoral regulatory body while the official notification of the code of conduct will be issued in the next few days.

It should be noted that the ECP has announced to hold general elections across the country on February 8, 2024.

[embedpost slug=”ecp-orders-pti-to-hold-intra-party-elections-within-20-days”]

Read more

General Elections 2024: ECP to use NADRA server for polls

ECP
  • The server hosting agreement signed between ECP and NADRA.
  • ECP will use server of NADRA for upcoming general elections 2024.
  • The ECP has also successfully tested EMS in all four provinces.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will use National Database and Registration Authority’s server for the general elections, for which a server hosting agreement was signed between the ECP and NADRA.

The preparations of the Election Commission for the general elections is underway. The server hosting agreement has been signed between the ECP and NADRA, under which the electoral regulatory body  will use the server of NADRA for the general elections.

Sources said that the ECP does not have its own server to store data. The Election Commission will pay rent for server hosting of NADRA.

Sources have said that the results of the general elections will be generated through the new software election management system and the election management system will be operated through digital and manual methods.

On the other hand, Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) has successfully tested EMS and results will be able to be sent online and without internet.

The ECP has successfully tested EMS in all four provinces, tested it in the offices of Regional Election Commissioners and District Election Commissioners in various districts.

The presiding officers will send the results of their polling stations to the returning officers and RO will prepare the results and send them digitally and manually to the ECP, each returning officer will be given four data entry operators.

[embedpost slug=”general-elections-2024ecp-decides-to-introduce-digital-information-app-for-elections”]

Read more

Non-filers to face power, gas disconnection: FBR

FBR
  • Notices will be issued to unregistered persons in first phase.
  • The mobile phone SIMs of non-filers will be blocked.
  • FBR planned to bring 1.5 million to 2 million new taxpayers.

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to take action against the non-filers and said that after receiving the notice, the electricity and gas connections of those who do not file tax returns will be cut off and mobile phone SIMs will also be blocked.

According to FBR, in the first phase, notices will be issued to unregistered persons, upon receipt of notices, the mobile phone SIM of those who do not file tax returns will be blocked and electricity and gas connections will be cut.

The Federal Board of Revenue has planned to bring 1.5 million to 2 million new taxpayers into the tax net by June next year and NADRA has also assured support.

According to the announcement issued by the FBR, 145 District Tax Offices headed by grade 17 officers have been established across the country to broaden the tax base by bringing 1.5 million to 2 million new taxpayers into the tax net by June 2024.

This initiative will increase the tax-to-GDP ratio to the desired level, by obtaining and using third-party data on potential taxpayers.

According to FBR, action will be taken against non-filers based on this data, and various institutions and departments will be obliged to provide data through an automatic transmission system.

[embedpost slug=”fbr-customs-will-be-restructured-says-shamshad”]

Read more

Nadra Family Registration Certificate (FRC) Fee Update, November 2023

Nadra FRC fee

The National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) is the authorized body to issue Family Registration Certificates, displaying the family composition of the applicant, whether by birth or marriage, registered with NADRA. You have the option to apply for FRC in the following three categories: By Birth: The produced certificate will list your family, including the details … Read more

Experts Advocate Predictive AI for Cybersecurity Defense

Experts Advocate Predictive AI for Cybersecurity Defense

Pakistan is way behind developed countries in terms of digital security. Experts say Pakistan needs to use AI to improve its cybersecurity. The government needs to do more to promote cybersecurity. Experts at a cybersecurity conference in Karachi on Saturday warned that Pakistan is more than two decades behind the developed world in terms of … Read more

NADRA has implemented new measures for issuing new ID cards – Check details

NADRA

NADRA, the National Database and Registration Authority of Pakistan, is responsible for managing the national identity database and issuing ID cards. Recently, concerns have arisen about the illegal issuance of ID cards and cybersecurity at NADRA. In response, NADRA has issued a press release to address these issues. NADRA explained that the issuance of fake … Read more