NADRA clarifies myth about CNIC's last digit

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1. 22 Oct 2026 79% related

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2. 13 Oct 2026 75% related

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3. 8 Oct 2026 75% related

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4. 8 Oct 2026 73% related

   3 outlets

   NADRA issues new guidelines for first-time CNIC applicants

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5. 14 Aug 2026 74% related

   8 outlets

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   Most outlets highlighted NADRA’s introduction of a new chipless National Identity Card featuring a secure QR code, with a focus on its technological shift and domestic production. Several emphasized the move to reduce reliance on imported microchips and simplify digital verification. A few also noted the phased rollout beginning on August 14. While most described the change as a replacement for the standard CNIC, one outlet briefly mentioned the broader implications of “self-reliance in digital ID.”