ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has taken crucial steps to ensure the complete accuracy and further stability of the National Identity Card System, canceling 4.2 million computerized national identity cards (CNICs).
According to a NADRA spokesperson, with the completion of the work of matching the civil registration record with the national citizen database, 4.2 million identity cards were canceled under the NADRA Ordinance and the Identity Card Rules.
The authority spokesperson said that these people were registered as deceased in the civil registration system, but their CNICs were not canceled by their relatives.
According to a NADRA spokesperson, the relatives registered the deceased people with provincial institutions but did not update the NADRA record.
Due to recent supportive measures, the relatives of 3 million people canceled their identity cards, while 4.2 million identity cards remained active despite the registration of death in the civil registration system.
The authority said that if the identity card of any citizen is canceled by mistake, they should contact NADRA and obtain information from the union council. “The correction should be made in the Union Council (UC), and the record should be updated in NADRA,” the official statement added.
The birth of 14 million children has been registered in the UCs, but they are not registered with NADRA, officials said.
“NADRA is sending reminder SMS to the parents or guardians of such children so that they can fill out Form B as soon as possible for registration.”
How to get NADRA NICOP
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has explained the easy way to get your National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) card reissued if it has expired, is lost, or damaged.
According to a statement issued by NADRA, if your NAICOP card has expired, is lost, or damaged, you can get a new card issued from any NADRA office across Pakistan. It can also be reissued through the PakID app.
Way to get NICOP
No additional documents are required for renewal or reprint; only the old CNIC number is sufficient
There is a self-service kiosk facility at NADRA mega centers where the applicant can submit the application by entering his/her number, updating biometric verification, photo, and signature
Digital means like e-Sahulat, Easypaisa, Jeez Cash, and Rast can be used to pay the fee
Applicants can choose Normal, Urgent, or Executive categories as per their requirements
According to NADRA officials, the entire process can be completed from home through NADRA’s mobile application. In case of applying through Pak ID, the card will be delivered to the address provided by the applicant worldwide.
