The government of Pakistan has provided a major facility for the people of the country: they can get their first Identity Card for free within 15 days, the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) stated. As per the official NADRA Facebook page, NADRA will provide the first Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) without a chip to citizens within 15 days for free. 

NADRA has invited all citizens who have turned 18 years of age and those who don’t have a CNIC to visit any nearby centre, complete the process, and get their first CNIC without paying any fee. According to the law, after reaching 18 years of age, a citizen becomes eligible for getting his or her ID card, and they also become eligible to vote in general elections.  

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)has updated its fee structure for Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) renewal, Smart ID Card renewal fee for the current month of October. As per the latest update, the NADRA would charge a fee of Rs 400 under normal, Rs 1150 on urgent and Rs 2150 for executive for issuance of CNIC renewal for ongoing month of October. 

The CNIC renewal under normal conditions will be available for customers after a process time of 15 days; on the other hand, under the urgent renewal, the CNIC will be handed over to the customer within 12 days of the process time. Whereas customers can get CNIC renewal within six days under the executive facility. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)