ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a special facility for citizens who have been unable to obtain Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) due to the absence of birth certificates. Eligible men and women can benefit from this concession until December 31, 2026.
According to NADRA, unregistered women aged 18 and above can apply for CNICs without presenting birth certificates. Married women must have a computerised Nikahnama issued by their Union Council. They must also provide the CNIC or National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) of either their father or mother, as well as their husband. Biometric verification of the relevant individuals will also be required at the time of application.
If the parents or husband have passed away but their records are available in NADRA’s database, the application may still be accepted after the applicant provides satisfactory answers to the relevant questions.
The requirement concerning a husband’s identity documents does not apply to unmarried women.
Special Facility for Men
NADRA has also announced a concession for men above the age of 24 who have not yet obtained their identity cards.
To qualify, either their father or mother and at least one of their siblings must have a CNIC or NICOP. Applicants must visit a NADRA registration centre accompanied by their father or mother. If both parents have passed away, they must visit the centre with a sibling who holds a valid identity card.
NADRA has clarified that the parents’ details, the applicant’s date of birth and place of birth will be recorded according to the information provided in the application. These details cannot be changed at any stage in the future.
