The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new version of the national identity card that omits the embedded chip, aiming to reduce production costs while making the card more accessible to a wider range of citizens. The redesigned card includes bilingual information in both English and Urdu, aligning with other official documents like passports for better consistency.
The updated ID card features a QR code, allowing users to verify their digital identity through the Pak ID mobile application. This enhancement is expected to streamline authentication processes in both public and private sectors. In addition, NADRA has introduced lifetime validity for two special categories of citizens—organ donors and individuals with disabilities—who will receive distinctive symbols on their cards.
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Available for those applying for renewals or reissuance of lost cards, the non-chip ID retains crucial security features to safeguard against forgery. Despite not having a microchip, the card aims to offer essential data integrity while maintaining affordability. The regular processing fee for the new ID card is set at Rs400, with expedited services available at higher fees.
This new initiative is part of NADRA’s ongoing efforts to modernise citizen services and provide more accessible digital identity solutions without placing extra financial burdens on citizens.
