Govt to make CNICs’ issuance, renewal available at UC level

Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Friday announced that the facility for the issuance and renewal of identity cards will be made available at the Union Council (UC) level across Pakistan.

During his visit to National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) headquarters in Islamabad today, he directed to finalize a plan in this regard at the earliest.

He said biometric machines will also be installed at the Union Council level.

The Interior Minister also sought a plan to enhance the ID card system, making it foolproof, fast-tracked and more effective.

Referring to his visits to NADRA centers and the difficulties faced by the people, he stated a plan should be made to facilitate the visitors to NADRA centers.

The Interior Minister directed to increase NADRA centers in six major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Mohsin Naqvi gave directions to eliminate fake identity card mafia through effective actions.

The Interior Minister visited NADRA operational room where he was briefed about the digital monitoring system of NADRA centers.