The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has recently announced a significant policy change allowing first-time applicants to obtain Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) without the necessity of a Local Government-issued computerized birth certificate. This time-bound facilitation is valid until December 31, 2026, and aims to address the issue that approximately 1.7% of Pakistan's adult population remains unregistered, with the gap being particularly pronounced among women and in districts with weaker civil documentation coverage. According to NADRA, '98.3% of Pakistan’s adult population is registered in the national identity system,' highlighting the urgency of this initiative to include the remaining individuals. The federal interior minister directed this change following a comprehensive review of registration data, which revealed that the absence of birth certificates has been a major barrier to registration, especially for women in rural areas. NADRA's analysis involved collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics and the National Commission on the Status of Women, to identify demographic trends and propose corrective measures.
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Nadra Issues Cnics Without Birth Certificates For Citizens
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NADRA allows first-time CNIC applicants to register without a birth certificate until Dec 31, 2026, aiming to include the 1.7% unregistered population, especially women in rural areas.
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