NADRA expands reach in Karachi with new counters at seven post offices

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The Pakistan Post Office in Karachi is taking a significant step to improve citizen services by opening NADRA counters at seven post offices within the city. This move aims to address the rising demand for identity-related services and alleviate congestion at traditional NADRA offices. Karachi, the most populous city in Pakistan, will now offer services … Read more

NADRA B-Form fee update for November 2023

NADRA B-Form fee 2023

The Pakistani government has recently made the Child Registration Certificate (CRC), commonly known as the B-form, a mandatory document for accessing essential services. This initiative aims to streamline the process of providing crucial services to individuals under the age of 18. While the introduction of the B-form is a positive step, the application process has … Read more

Issuing of fake Pakistani NICs, passports to Iranian citizens reported

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A concerning revelation has come to light regarding the issuance of fake Pakistani identity cards and passports to Iranian citizens. Sensitive government agencies have submitted a confidential report to NADRA authorities, shedding light on the troubling issue of counterfeit identity cards being provided to Iranian citizens. The report says that it appears that several officers … Read more

ECP compiles new list of election symbols 

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  • ECP allotted 144 election symbols to registered parties.
  • 182 symbols have been allotted to independent candidates.
  • The bat symbol allotted to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI).

ISLAMABAD:  The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has compiled a new list of election symbols in connection with the preparations for the general elections.

The Election Commission has allotted 144 election symbols to registered political parties, while 182 symbols have been allotted to independent candidates. The bat symbol for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is also included in the list.

The compiled electoral rolls were sent to the District Election Commissioners. The Election Commission has issued a directive to provide a level playing field to all political parties.

Commission had announced the freezing of all electoral rolls across the country on October 25. After October 25, voter registration and transfer will not be possible. The data of more than 800,000 people have been obtained from National Database & Registration Authority(NADRA) who are undergoing data entry to make them voters.

The spokesperson of ECP said that all these people will be able to vote in the upcoming general elections, only 10 days are left for registration of vote, transfer and data correction,  change and data correction can be done by October 25.

The Election Commission had directed to ensure the registration of votes of themselves and their families.

It should be remembered that the Election Commission had decided to unfreeze the voter lists on September 28 in preparation for the general elections. The voter lists were frozen on July 20, but later the Election Commission said that the voter lists would remain unfrozen till October 25, 2023, so that all eligible people can register their vote, cast votes, transfer and issue ID cards by October 25. The data may be corrected accordingly.

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Pakistani passport issuance halted due to shortage of lamination paper

Pakistani passport shortage

Due to the exhaustion of lamination paper printing, passport printing has stopped. The backlog of passports has reached $5,000,000 in a week. The backlog of passports is expected to reach 1 million in the next two weeks. Islamabad: The work of printing passports has stopped due to the exhaustion of lamination paper, which has raised … Read more

Citizens suffer due to technical glitches in passport offices

Pakistan Passport Renewal Fees

There was a fault with the system connected to NADRA offices. Work stops for 2 hours across Pakistan. Citizens have to wait for a long time after photo and biometrics. Due to the technical issue in the system of passport offices, thousands of citizens faced problems across the country, including Karachi. According to sources, there … Read more

Lt Gen Munir Afsar appointed as new Chairman of NADRA

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  • Federal cabinet approved 3 names for chairman of NADRA.
  • Selection committee shortlisted names of best candidate for chairman.
  • Federal Cabinet approved appointment of Lt Gen Munir Afsar.

ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Munir Afsar has been appointed as the Chairman National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).

The Federal Cabinet has approved the appointment of Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar as Chairman of NADRA.

According to the statement, the federal cabinet approved three names for the chairman of NADRA on the summary of the Ministry of Interior. The selection committee shortlisted the names of three best candidates for the chairman of NADRA.

It has been said in the statement that the cabinet after detailed consideration approved Lt. Gen Munir Afsar as the new chairman of NADRA.

After the approval of the Federal Cabinet, a notification was issued for the appointment of Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar as Chairman of NADRA.

The Federal Ministry of Interior has issued a notification for the appointment of the new Chairman of NADRA.

According to the notification, the appointment of Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar as Chairman of NADRA will take place immediately.

Lt Gen Munir Afsar, MS in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, was awarded the President’s Award for his thesis on rapid geospatial data generation.

Lt Gen Munir Afsar did his MS in National Resource Strategy from NDU Washington and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Remote Sensing at NUST Islamabad.

Lt Gen Munir Afsar has done several research publications to his credit related to various aspects of IT and GIS, he was DG Command, Control, and Communication as Major General.

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Somalia launches National ID system with NADRA’s support

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Somalia launched national identification system with the support of NADRA. Somalia Prime Minister thanked his Pakistani counterpart and NADRA. The launch of Somalia National ID System is a milestone for the ID4Africa movement. ISLAMABAD: Somalia has launched a national identification system with the support of NADRA Pakistan, a milestone for the ID4Africa movement, which aims … Read more

NADRA Smart NICOP fee update for UAE, Saudi Arabia regions

NADRA Smart NICOP

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is the competent authority to issue new Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP), a registration document issued to an eligible citizen of Pakistan who lives abroad. Any Pakistani citizen has the opportunity to apply for a Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (Smart NICOP). With … Read more

NICOP Fee Structure – August 2023

NICOP Fee Structure

To make it easier for overseas Pakistanis to acquire the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) and streamline the process, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new fee structure starting from August 2023. The NICOP is a vital document for eligible Pakistani citizens living abroad, offering benefits like visa-free entry … Read more

NADRA makes polio vaccination card mandatory for travelers

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  • NADRA directed airlines’ check polio vaccination cards.
  • The instructions were issued to administration of all airports.
  • The passengers advised to keep updated online polio cards.

KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has imposed a new travel restriction on passengers traveling abroad and directed them to mandatory check their polio vaccination cards.

The NADRA directed the airlines’ administrations to mandatory check the polio vaccination cards of passengers who are traveling abroad.

The instructions were issued to the administration of all airports and airlines. The passengers have been advised to keep updated online polio cards while traveling abroad.

According to the details, a new travel ban has been applied by NADRA on passengers traveling abroad.

In this regard, instructions have been issued to the management of the airlines to check the polio card of passengers from foreign countries.

NADRA authorities have issued the above instructions to the concerned officials of all airports and airlines across the country including Karachi, which will be implemented immediately.

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NADRA data was sold after it was leaked, says Chairman PAC

NADRA data was sold after it was leaked, says Chairman PAC

The investigation into the data leak faced resistance from NADRA officials. Noor Alam Khan appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to allow the inquiry to proceed. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the forgery of these licenses. The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC), led by Noor Alam Khan, recently held a crucial … Read more

Punjab Cabinet Approves Massive Hike in Arms License Fees

Arms License

The Punjab cabinet has officially approved a significant increase in fees of firearm licenses. This marks the largest hike in arms license fees ever seen in any province in the country. Private institutions and security companies are also affected by this fee hike. The Punjab caretaker cabinet has officially approved a significant increase in fees … Read more

PTA denies immediate launch of new SIM card biometric system

PTA denies immediate launch of new SIM card biometric system

PTA rules out the immediate implementation of an iris biometric system for SIM registration. NADRA will gather users’ iris data for SIM registration through the iris biometric system. Discussions among PTA, NADRA, and mobile operators for a new biometric system for SIM issuance. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has ruled out the immediate implementation of … Read more

NADRA Reveals Online Passport Renewal Facility – Check How to Apply

The Passport Directorate and NADRA have joined forces with DG & IP to introduce a new program that allows people to renew their passports online. In the country, only Pakistani applicants are allowed to apply for passport renewal. However, overseas applicants have the advantage of using the Online MRP Web Portal to avail various renewal … Read more

NADRA introduces new mobile app to get CNIC online

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  • Chairman NADRA said that citizens can now make their CNIC.
  • He said the entire process is online via the Pak ID app.
  • Citizens can process their biometric verification through this app.

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced the latest Pak ID mobile app.

The chairman of NADRA Tariq Malik said that citizens can now make their CNIC and other identification documents online through this app.

The entire process is online via the Pak ID app and citizens can get their CNIC and other document delivered at home.

Furthermore, citizens can process their biometric verification and online signatures can also be done through this app.

It should be noted that after completing the entire application process through the app from the comfort of their home, people can get their ID documents delivered to their doorstep.

The citizens can now apply for their identity documents including CNIC, family registration certificate without visiting Nadra offices and avoiding long queues and long waiting hours.

Earlier, The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) rolled out a cutting-edge data protection service ‘Ijazat Aap Ki’.

In a significant turn, the database authority introduced the service that put citizens in charge of their personal data.

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Interior Ministry to form special task force to counter anti-army campaigns

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  • The task force will make recommendations regarding social media.
  • FIA, PTA, NADRA, Police  and others depts included in task force.
  • The propaganda was done through TikTok, Twitter and Facebook accounts.

ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry has decided to form a special task force to counter campaigns against Pakistan Army on social media.

The Ministry of Interior has decided to form a special task force to contain campaigns against Pakistan Army on social media. The task force will also make recommendations regarding social media.

The special task force formed by the Ministry of Interior  will include officers of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and National Database & Registration Authority(NADRA) while the task force will be supported by police and law enforcement agencies.

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NADRA introduces data protection service ‘Ijazat Aap Ki’

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NADRA introduced data protection ‘Ijazat Aap Ki’ Service will enable citizens to give consent before verification NADRA rolled out the service today (Thursday) ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on Thursday rolled out a cutting-edge data protection service ‘Ijazat Aap Ki’. In a significant turn, the database authority introduced the service that put … Read more

PM orders to set up passport counters at NADRA centres

NADRA Passports

PM ordered to ease the provision of CNICs, Passports He ordered NADRA and DG Immigration and Passports to share resources He instructed to set up passport counters at NADRA centres ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to ease the process of computerized national identity cards (CNICs) and Passport acquisition for citizens. Chairing a meeting … Read more

SC issues notice to ECP on Imran Khan & Sheikh Rashid’s plea

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SC issues notice to ECP on Imran Khan & Sheikh Rashid’s plea. The case of giving the right to vote to overseas Pakistanis was heard in the SC. The court further adjourned the hearing for two weeks. The Supreme Court (SC) has issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on the petitions of … Read more

Digital Payment System launched by NADRA to replace ATMs

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  • A new e-payment system has been launched by NADRA.
  • This accomplishment resulted from NADRA’s collaboration with 1Link.
  • More than 17,000 e-Sahulat locations will be able to quadruple the capacity of more than 16,500 1Link ATMs nationwide.

Thanks to a recent advancement, automated teller machines (ATMs) might be permanently replaced.

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A new e-payment system that has been launched by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) may be the solution to all of your electronic payment and cash needs.

This accomplishment resulted from NADRA’s collaboration with 1Link, the biggest and most fully accredited payment gateway system in Pakistan.

The two organizations have joined forces to develop and manage an electronic payment system that will expand upon the already successful e-Sahulat brand owned by NADRA.

With the help of this collaboration, NADRA will transform more than 17,000 e-Sahulat locations into full-featured ATMs that also offer a comprehensive selection of electronic payment options.

In addition to performing fund transfers, cash-ins and cash-outs, public-to-government (P2G), government-to-public (G2P), and public-to-public payments (P2P) payments, these outlets will also be able to handle other financial operations.

NADRA Chairman Tariq Malik and 1Link CEO Najeeb Agrawal signed the contract on Monday at the organization’s headquarters.

In response to this development, Malik stated that NADRA has been trying to enhance e-governance by empowering organizations from the public and commercial sectors through its digital services.

He claimed that one of Pakistan’s most cutting-edge digital services for financial payments is NADRA’s e-Sahulat facility:

“We are enhancing state capacity to deliver digital public goods and move towards electronic financial transactions for transparency and accountability. This would enable financial inclusion as well.”

Through this cooperation, more than 17,000 e-Sahulat locations operated by NADRA will be able to quadruple the capacity of more than 16,500 1Link ATMs nationwide.

As was already mentioned, this will make it simple for consumers to deposit and withdraw money.

According to Malik, the digital platform would soon be accessible in rural Pakistan as well, enabling students to continue their education while earning money to cover their tuition.

 

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NADRA assumes enormous digital transformation :Chairman

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ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Tariq Malik, Chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), stated on Friday that  NADRA has embraced massive digital transformation through procedural and structural reforms over the last year.

During an interview with PTV, he stated that 43 initiatives were planned during the period to digitalize NADRA and improve service delivery, with 27 of them completed.

While informing about the reforms implemented in NADRA over the last year, Malik stated that some 100 new centers were established in remote areas of the country, in addition to improving the facilities in the existing ones, to provide people with hassle-free services and end the long queues that were a routine outside almost every NADRA office.

He also stated that the authority established a public engagement program and held open courts to resolve public grievances.

The chairman also stated that NADRA had simplified the registration process for women by allowing them to register themselves and their children with the national database without being accompanied by a male member of the family.

According to him, the authority accelerated the registration process, increasing the number of daily registrations from 70,000 to 125,000, with the majority of them being young people and women.

Malik stated that there are approximately one billion people worldwide who do not have any form of citizenship registration or documentation. He proposed that the country prioritize universal database coverage to cover all of its citizens under a unified national database.

Muhammad Tariq went on to say that by hiring more women, the authority reduced the gender gap among its employees from 4.3 to 1.9 percent and that there were over 100 NADRA centers with a female in charge.

“NADRA has made its employment procedure online to ensure transparency and merit,” Malik said. In addition, 63 applicants were disqualified for attempting to influence the recruitment process through political intervention.”

NADRA implemented an internal arrangement system to promote its 6,000 daily-wage workers by conducting skill tests biannually and organizing training programs to teach them digital skills, he added. According to Tariq Malik, NADRA verified the family data of approximately 50 million people so effectively that only 28,000 of them requested changes to their family trees.

“NADRA has also digitalized councilor services abroad to assist 75,000 overseas Pakistanis, who can now renew their identity cards online,” he said, adding that a similar service would be made available to locals. “I would like to request that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launch the recently added option in the NADRA mobile app for online renewal of national identity card.”

He also stated that NADRA would expand the National Immunization Certification Programme to include yellow fever and polio immunizations.

Malik stated that NADRA had gained international attention and won bids for various database registration projects in various countries, including multilateral organizations and the United Nations. He emphasized that the authority subsidized the fees for the issuance of CNIC to citizens without using government funds.

He claimed that NADRA had fired 377 people for illegally accessing NADRA data, which was one of the world’s most secure databases. He stated that NADRA had a total of 21,000 employees. The chairman stated that 1.4 million Afghan refugees were registered with NADRA and urged those who were not to register as soon as possible.

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Nadra will roll out an IT solution to keep digital census data up to date

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Nadra will develop a digital census solution for the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The CCI has advised using current technologies and digital tools to conduct the forthcoming census. The PBS requested Nadra to offer a detailed technological plan for the country’s first-ever digital census. For the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS); Nadra will design … Read more

NADRA launches Centralised Complaint Management System

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced newly redesigned NADRA Centralised Complaint Management System (NCCMS) to smoothen and centralise its grievance redressal process. The authority faced an indiscriminate inflow of complaints from various platforms like phone helpline, Twitter, Facebook, Pakistan Citizen’s Portal, written applications/complaints, old complaint management system (CMS) as well as physical visitors. … Read more

Our digital existence

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In an attempt to revolutionise and digitalise Pakistan, the citizens will soon be using digital wallets, which will replace the existing computerised national identity cards (CNICs). This task comes under the umbrella of the Digital Pakistan vision that the government is pursuing vigorously. While the aim looks pretty decent and will take Pakistan into the … Read more

Sheikh Rashid terms Nawaz Sharif as the ‘most unfortunate’ leader in the world

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Wednesday termed Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML) Chief Nawaz Sharif as the ‘most unfortunate’ leader in the world who fled to London and is staying there on fake medical reports. While addressing the media in Islamabad, he said, “There is no such unfortunate leader in the world like Nawaz … Read more

NADRA working to convert national ID cards into digital wallets

NADRA working to convert national ID cards into digital wallets

ISLAMABAD: Under the government’s Digital Pakistan Vision, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is working to make computerized National Identity Cards a digital wallet and an update to an existing application is likely to be available by the end of this year. ۔ NADRA Chief Tariq Malik while talking to the private news channel … Read more