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Express Tribune
24-06-2025
- Science
- Express Tribune
NADRA overhauls child registration system
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced major changes to its Child Registration Certificate (CRC), also known as Form-B. The revised structure aims to enhance child identity verification and close loopholes that were previously exploited in human smuggling. The new system introduces age-specific protocols for registration. For children under the age of three, NADRA will issue a CRC without a photograph or biometric data, and this certificate will automatically expire when the child turns three. Once the child reaches 10 years of age, a full biometric profile, including fingerprints, photographs, and iris scan (where available), is compulsory
Business Recorder
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
National Identity Card Rules, 2002: NADRA makes major amendments
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made major amendments to the National Identity Card Rules, 2002, aiming to modernise the identification system, eliminate forgery, and enhance overall security. Following the direction of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, NADRA prepared a comprehensive reform proposal which was approved by the federal cabinet. The NADRA has now initiated the implementation phase of these reforms, said a senior official, adding that the reforms aim to curb fake registrations and effectively prevent child trafficking. According the new rules, registration of birth at the Union Council will now be mandatory for acquiring a B-Form. Children under the age of 3 will no longer be required to provide biometric data or photographs, it says. However, children between 3 and 10 years must provide a photograph and undergo an IRIS scan. For children aged 10 to 18 years, a photograph, biometric data, and an IRIS scan will be mandatory, it says. As per the rules each child will be issued a separate B-Form with a validity period mentioned. Existing B-Forms will not be cancelled, but a new B-Form will be mandatory for passport issuance, it says. It says that the Family Registration Certificate (FRC) has been granted the status of a legal document. Applicants will now be required to submit a declaration verifying the accuracy of the information provided in the FRC, it says, adding citizens will be able to obtain the FRC based solely on NADRA's records. It says that all family members, including those previously unregistered, must now be entered into the system. Citizens can verify or update their family data through NADRA offices or via the mobile application, it says According to the rules details of all spouses and children of men with multiple marriages will now be included in the FRC. Women will have the option to include either their father's or husband's name on their identity card as per their preference, it says. It says that decisions regarding cancellation, confiscation, or restoration of CNIC cards must now be made within 30 days. The NADRA has also incorporated most features of smart cards into the non-chip-based ID cards, which will now be issued at a lower cost and within a shorter timeframe. These new cards will include both Urdu and English credentials along with a QR code, without any additional fee, it says. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
NADRA amends national ID card rules
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has implemented major amendments to the National Identity Card (NIC) Rules, 2002, in an effort to modernise the system. The changes are designed to enhance security of the NIC system, curb fraudulent practices, and ensure greater transparency and efficiency in identity management across the country. The NIC Rules were originally formulated in 2002, following the establishment of NADRA in 2000. NADRA prepared a comprehensive draft to align the rules with contemporary requirements. This framework has been approved by the Federal Cabinet and is now in effect. A key feature of the new regulations is the mandatory requirement of birth registration with union council before the issuance of the Child Registration Certificate (CRC/Form B). According to the revised rules, children under three years of age are exempt from providing biometric data and photographs. For children aged three to ten, a photograph and, where available, an iris scan is now required. For those aged ten to eighteen, biometric data, including fingerprints, photographs and iris scans, are mandatory. Each child will also be issued an individual CRC with a specified validity period. These reforms improve the accuracy of child identity records and play a vital role in preventing illegal registrations and child trafficking. Family Registration Certificate (FRC) has been granted legal status through these reforms. Applicants must now submit an undertaking confirming the accuracy of the information provided. Citizens can obtain the FRC solely based on NADRA's records. The new rules define three family types: Alpha (by birth), Beta (by marriage), and Gamma (by adoption). Individuals must register any unlisted family members. Corrections can be made through the mobile app or NADRA offices, and incorrect entries can be removed. Unlike the previous system, the updated FRC will now include full details of men with multiple marriages, reducing ambiguity. Furthermore, under the new regulations, married women are now allowed the facility to choose whether to display their father's name or their husband's name on their national identity card, according to their own preference. In addressing the challenges citizens previously faced in verification, confiscation and cancellation of identity documents, NADRA has introduced several improvements. Verification boards at district, regional and headquarters levels are now legally bound to resolve all such cases within thirty days. The rules now extend these same procedures to certificates (FRC, CRC) as well. The revised regulations introduce significant upgrades to Teslin identity card, which remains an affordable option for many citizens. These enhanced cards now feature key Smart Card security elements, including bilingual information in Urdu and English, easing passport applications. QR codes replace thumb impressions, offering modernized security without additional fees. The improved Teslin cards will continue to be issued quickly and at lower costs, making them more accessible to a broader population. A key aspect of the amendments is the voluntary correction facility, allowing individuals with incorrect identity records to proactively inform NADRA for legal protection and correction. To eliminate ambiguities and improve clarity, the amendments provide precise definitions for key identity management terms.
Express Tribune
17-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
SIM cards linked to expired or deceased ID holders to be blocked
Listen to article Pakistan has begun the phased blocking of more than 4.9 million mobile SIM cards registered under expired, cancelled, or deceased citizens' identity cards, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) confirmed on Tuesday. The interior ministry has instructed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to act on NADRA's recommendations in a move aimed at curbing the misuse of mobile networks through fake or inactive identities. کیا آپ کے شناختی کارڈ کی مدت 2018 میں ختم ہو چکی ہے؟ ایسے تمام شناختی کارڈز جن کی میعاد 2018 میں ختم ہو چکی ہے ان پر جاری شدہ موبائل سمز 31 جولائی 2025 کو بند کر دی جائیں گی لہٰذا قریبی نادرا دفتر تشریف لائیں یا پاک آئی ڈی موبائل ایپ کے ذریعے شناختی کارڈ کی فوری تجدید کرائیں — NADRA (@NadraPak) June 12, 2025 'A total of 4,906,611 SIMs will be blocked in phases,' a NADRA spokesperson said, adding that the process targets IDs that have not been renewed or belong to deceased individuals. SIMs registered to identity cards that expired in 2017 will be blocked on June 30. The cut-off dates for subsequent years are as follows: 31 July for 2018 expiries 31 August for 2019 30 September for 2020 31 October for 2021 30 November for 2022 31 December for 2023, 2024, and 2025 The spokesperson said this action aims to 'enhance national security and strengthen the digital ecosystem by making it more secure and reliable.' Citizens are urged to renew their Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) promptly to avoid any service disruptions.
Business Recorder
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Naqvi directs all subsidiary institutions to enhance mutual cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday directed all departments under the Ministry of Interior to ensure effective coordination and timely sharing of data to improve governance and service delivery. Chairing a meeting, the minister said that seamless exchange of information among institutions is vital for efficient operations. He noted that officers stationed at Pakistani embassies abroad under various departmental portfolios could also assist other wings, institutions of the ministry. The meeting, which was also attended by the heads of all attached departments, decided to enhance mutual cooperation among all subsidiary institutions of the Ministry of Interior. Naqvi said that mutual cooperation among all departments is extremely important. He said that all institutions should make full use of each other's capabilities and bring ease to the lives of citizens. He stressed the importance of making full use of the human resources of all institutions, saying that improved coordination among departments would benefit both the government and the public. Naqvi instructed that nominations for professional training courses should be strictly merit-based. He asked all departments to submit recommendations, based on which the federal secretary interior will formulate a comprehensive capacity-building plan for presentation to the ministry. State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry, secretary Ministry of Interior, and heads of departments including National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Frontier Corps, Frontier Constabulary (FC), Rangers, National Police Academy, National Police Bureau, Immigration and Passport (I&P) Directorate, National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), and Islamabad police as well as officials of Narcotics Division. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
