NADRA has stressed that making unnecessary photocopies can pose security risks, as these copies can be misused by unauthorized persons.
NADRA issues advisory on photocopies of key documents. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued a public advisory urging Pakistani citizens to avoid making unnecessary photocopies of their National Identity Cards, Family Registration Certificates and other documents issued by NADRA.
According to the advisory, NADRA offices require only original documents for most transactions. Citizens can easily present their original documents or respective NADRA issued numbers.
Only in certain cases, such as documents that NADRA cannot access online, photocopies will be necessary.
NADRA has stressed that making unnecessary photocopies can pose security risks, as these copies can be misused by unauthorized persons.
The authority has also provided multiple channels for citizens to report any instances where unnecessary photocopying is requested by NADRA staff.
Complaints can be filed online at https://complaints.nadra.gov.pk or by contacting NADRA’s Central Complaint Management System.
This advisory serves as a reminder to citizens of Pakistan to be vigilant to protect their personal information and avoid unnecessary risks. By following NADRA’s guidelines, citizens can help ensure the security of their identity and prevent potential fraudulent activities.
The National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) is an independent and autonomous agency under the control of the Interior Secretary of Pakistan that regulates Government Databases and statistically manages the sensitive registration database of all the National Citizens of Pakistan.
Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar serves as Chairman of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Pakistan.
NADRA is also responsible to issuing the Computerised National Identity Cards to the citizens of Pakistan, maintaining their sensitive informational upgraded in the government databases, and securing national identities of the citizens of Pakistan from being stolen and theft.
It is one of the largest government database institution, employing more than 11,000 people in more than 800 domestic offices and five international offices.
