The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a significant upgrade to its ID card system, launching a non-chip National ID card with smart features that enhance security and affordability for Pakistani citizens.
The new card, available for renewals, modifications, or replacements, includes bilingual information in English and Urdu, a QR code for digital identity access via the Pak ID mobile app, special markers and lifetime validity for organ donors and persons with disabilities, and free issuance for first-time 18-year-old applicants under normal processing.
نادرا کی جانب سے شہریوں کی بھرپور سہولت کے لئے
بغیر چِپ والا قومی شناختی کارڈ
اب سمارٹ کارڈ والی بیشتر خصوصیات کے ساتھ
کم قیمت، اضافی خوبیاں
18 سال عمر ہونے پر پہلی بار نارمل کیٹیگری میں مفت بنوائیں pic.twitter.com/8eELL4Bmzm
— NADRA (@NadraPak) April 30, 2025The fee structure for the non-chip ID card is PKR 400 for normal processing (31 days), PKR 1,150 for urgent (15 days), and PKR 2,150 for executive (9 days). For comparison, the Smart CNIC costs PKR 750 (normal), PKR 1,500 (urgent), and PKR 2,500 (executive).
Read: NADRA Introduces New CNIC Guidelines to Boost Security, Combat Fraud
Applications can be submitted at NADRA registration centres or online. The initiative reflects NADRA’s commitment to digital transformation, ensuring secure and accessible identification for all citizens.
