--- title: "NADRA launches chipless National Identity Card with QR code" description: "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.”" url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/3225-self-reliance-in-digital-id-nadra-launches-locally-produced site: HarZaviya language: en --- # NADRA launches chipless National Identity Card with QR code pakistan · latest filing 14 Aug 2026, 11:19 PM PKT · 14 Aug 2026 · 9 articles from 8 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 8 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > 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.” ## Same story from 8 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Dawn** — [Nadra launches locally made QR code-based identity cards](https://www.dawn.com/news/2022811/nadra-launches-locally-made-qr-code-based-identity-cards) · 14 Aug 2026, 11:19 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on Wednesday launched a new chipless National Identity Card (NIC) built around a secure QR code, replacing the imported microchip used for the past 14 years. The card has been manufactured domestically by the National Security Printing Company (NSPC) in Karachi in line with Nadra’s technical and security specifications, a state... - **Pakistan Observer** — [New CNIC Explained: What Changes NADRA is making to your ID Card?](https://pakobserver.net/new-cnic-explained-what-changes-nadra-is-making-to-your-id-card/) · 14 Aug 2026, 6:38 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s CNIC system is entering a new era. Starting August 14, NADRA is rolling out a locally made, chipless ID… - **Daily Times** — [NADRA introduces QR code-based identity card](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1538366/nadra-introduces-qr-code-based-identity-card/) · 14 Aug 2026, 5:59 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > NADRA has introduced a new QR code-based national identity card for Pakistanis on Independence Day. The card enables identity verification through ordinary smartphones. The new card marks a step toward greater technological self-reliance in Pakistan’s identity documentation system. Unlike existing chip-based cards, the new card does not contain a chip. Read more: Pakistan introduces modern ... - **ARY News (English)** — [NADRA introduces new identity card in Pakistan](https://arynews.tv/nadra-introduces-new-identity-card-in-pakistan) · 14 Aug 2026, 5:57 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dunya News** — ['Self-Reliance in Digital ID': NADRA launches locally produced QR code-based National Identity Card](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/967931-selfreliance-in-digital-id-nadra-launches-locally-produced-qr-code) · 14 Aug 2026, 4:55 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > NADRA launched a domestically produced, chipless national identity card featuring a secure QR code to eliminate reliance on imported microchips and simplify mobile-based digital verification. - **ProPakistani** — [NADRA Launches Made-in-Pakistan QR Code-Based ID Cards](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/14/nadra-launches-made-in-pakistan-qr-code-based-id-cards/) · 14 Aug 2026, 4:50 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new chipless National Identity Card built around a secure QR… Read More The post NADRA Launches Made-in-Pakistan QR Code-Based ID Cards appeared first on ProPakistani. - **24 News HD** — [NADRA issues CNICs featuring integrated machine-readable QR codes](https://www.24newshd.tv/14-Aug-2026/nadra-issues-cnics-featuring-integrated-machine-readable-qr-codes) · 14 Aug 2026, 4:36 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > NADRA, while saying goodbye to traditional microchip reader, has issued Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) featuring integrated machine-readable QR codes. - **The Express Tribune** — [NADRA introduces chipless National Identity Card with secure QR code](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2623883/nadra-introduces-chipless-national-identity-card-with-secure-qr-code) · 14 Aug 2026, 1:46 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > NADRA has begun phased issuance of a chipless National Identity Card, replacing the standard card from Aug 14 ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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