The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has explained how citizens can check their application status. The process can be completed through the PakID mobile application.
According to NADRA, applicants can track their applications through a few simple steps. They need to log in to the PakID app first.
After logging in, applicants should select the “Tracking” option. They must then enter the Tracking ID provided on their application slip.
Applicants also need to enter their PIN code. The required details allow users to view the latest status of their application.
NADRA has also provided alternative methods for checking application progress. Citizens can send their Tracking ID through SMS to 8400.
Applicants can also call the helpline at 1777. These options allow citizens to check their applications without using the mobile app.
The tracking facility can help applicants stay updated about their identity document applications. It can also reduce the need for unnecessary visits to NADRA offices.
NADRA has previously reminded citizens to collect their identity cards promptly. Applicants should receive their cards after the issuance process is completed.
Under the authority’s policy, uncollected identity cards have a specific retention period. An identity card is destroyed three months after the final delivery date.
Citizens who fail to collect their cards within this period face additional requirements. They must submit a new application to obtain the card again.
Applicants will also have to pay the applicable fee for reissuance. Citizens are therefore advised to collect their identity cards on time.
The national identity system has undergone major changes over the years. Pakistan began developing a federal citizens’ registration system in 1973.
The Directorate General of Registration (DGR) was established during that period. Manual registration and paper-based identity cards were used for many years.
However, population growth created new challenges for the registration system. Changing governance needs also increased demand for modern identification services.
Pakistan later moved towards a technology-based identity management system. NADRA became central to the development and management of this system.
Today, citizens can access several identity-related services through digital platforms. The PakID app provides a convenient option for application tracking.
The latest guidance gives applicants multiple ways to check their application status. Users can choose the mobile app, SMS, or helpline.
For app-based tracking, applicants should keep their Tracking ID and PIN available. These details are required to access the application information.
The SMS option requires only the Tracking ID. Citizens can send it to 8400 to receive application status information.
For further assistance, applicants can contact 1777. The available options make it easier to follow the progress of applications.
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NADRA continues to encourage citizens to use its digital services. Applicants should also collect issued identity cards within the required timeframe.
