The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made changes to the National Identity Card Rules 2002 on the directions of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The purpose of these amendments is to stop crimes like child trafficking and improve the overall security and accuracy of Pakistan’s identification system.
Key Reforms in NADRA system Approved by Federal Cabinet:
New Rules for B-Form (Child Registration Form):
Parents must first register their child birth with the Union Council to get B form.
Age Based Biometric Requirements:
Under 3 years: No photo or biometric required.
Ages 3–10: Photo and iris scan now compulsory.
Ages 10–18: Photo, fingerprints and iris scan all mandatory.
New Format for B-Form:
Every child will now have a separate B-Form with an expiry date.
Old B-Forms will still be valid but a new B-Form is needed to apply for a passport.
FRC (Family Registration Certificate) Gets Legal Status:
Now considered a legal document.
Applicants must sign a declaration confirming that all details are correct.
FRCs will be issued only based on official data of NADRA.
Mandatory Family Record Updates:
Citizens must register all unlisted family members in the NADRA system.
Updates can be made via:
- NADRA mobile app
- NADRA office visits
Rules for Men with Multiple Marriages:
Men must provide complete information for each wife and her children when applying for an FRC.
Women’s Choice for Name on ID Card:
Women can now choose to display either their father’s name or husband’s name on their CNIC.
ID Card Handling Timelines:
Decisions on cancellation, confiscation or restoration of ID cards will now be made within 30 days.
Non-Chip Cards Get an Upgrade:
Non-chip CNICs will now include:
- Bilingual details (Urdu + English)
- QR code
This upgrade will be free of cost.
Protection for Self-Reporting False Info:
People who voluntarily report any wrong information given in the past during ID card application will now receive legal protection.
Also read this: How to Track NADRA ID Card
