NADRA Introduces New Policy for Identity Cards Without Birth Certificates in 2026
In a landmark move announced as of February 23, 2026, NADRA has introduced a time-bound facilitation policy allowing first-time adult applicants to obtain a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) even if they do not possess a Local Government–issued computerized birth certificate. This reform addresses the remaining 1.7% adult registration gap in Pakistan’s National Identity System—an…










