As of February 2026, a significant issue has been highlighted regarding the registration of births in Pakistan, with approximately 31.9 million births documented by union councils (UCs) in 2025 still pending incorporation into the National Database and Registration Authority's (NADRA) central records. This was detailed in an annual performance report submitted to the interior ministry, which also revealed that NADRA has registered a total of 227 million individuals, representing nearly 97% of Pakistan's population. The report noted that 52% of the registered population consists of males while females make up 48%. Additionally, NADRA's database holds biometric information for 170 million individuals, with 445 million biometric verifications conducted in 2025, enhancing transparency and digital governance systems. Notably, there was an 11% rise in the registration of children under 18 and an 8% increase in female registrations, indicating ongoing efforts to improve the registration process across the country (Dawn, February 20, 2026).