The National Identity Card (NIC) is issued to citizens of Pakistan by the National Database Registration Authority (NAD). It secures genuineness and validness based on updated technology and its well-defined business rules.
The NIC is an important document that is needed for a lot of other official tasks like driver’s license, National Tax Number (NTN), bank account, passport, and cellular connection. An NIC is a mandatory requirement for every Pakistani over 18 years of age with important information stored in it including name, date of birth, and biometric data.
Process for Replacing Lost NIC
There could be a hell lot of mess you can get into if you lose your Computerized National Identity Card. In case of a loss, the affected citizen can contact NADRA to initiate the process for a new ID card. Now NADRA provides us with the process to reissue the lost ID.
How to Obtain a New ID Card
Go to the closest NADRA center to apply for a new ID card. Most significantly, the latest change removes the requirement to submit a copy of the previous ID card. To speed up the process of cancellation, NADRA advises getting an FIR for a lost CNIC lodged.
NADRA Fee Update for Lost ID Card in Pakistan
The cost for issuance of a new smart national identity card in a regular category is Rs750, the Urgent category is Rs1,500 and the Executive category is Rs2,500 of NADRA. Stay updated with NADRA charges info for lost ID card in Pakistan to execute the process smoothly.