NADRA issues notices to 4,506 suspicious CNIC holders

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Karachi has issued notices to another 4,506 holders of suspicious Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs).

According to the details, the individuals have been directed to contact their respective NADRA zonal offices within seven days. They have also been asked to provide all necessary documents and evidence to establish the validity of their identity and citizenship records.

NADRA has warned that failure to respond to the notices within the given period could result in the cancellation of their CNICs. The authority has also warned that identity cards of their other family members could be cancelled if the required verification is not completed.

Of the total notices issued, 2,318 have been sent to CNIC holders residing in different districts of Karachi. The remaining 2,400 notices relate to citizens living in various cities across interior Sindh.

The latest action is part of NADRA’s ongoing scrutiny of identity records. The authority has been examining cases where discrepancies or questions have emerged regarding the authenticity of CNICs and the information provided by their holders.

The affected individuals have been given an opportunity to appear before the relevant NADRA offices and submit supporting evidence. They are required to cooperate with the verification process within the specified seven-day period.

NADRA officials have made it clear that failure to provide satisfactory evidence could lead to further action against the individuals concerned. The possible cancellation of the CNICs of other relatives has also been mentioned as part of the warning issued to suspicious CNIC holders.

The latest notices cover both Karachi and several areas of interior Sindh. This indicates that the verification process is not limited to a single district but is being carried out across different parts of the province.

It is noteworthy that NADRA has identified more than 10,000 suspicious CNIC holders across the country so far this year. The latest notices issued in Karachi and interior Sindh add thousands more cases to the authority’s ongoing verification drive.

The process is aimed at ensuring that identity records maintained in the national database remain accurate and properly verified. Individuals who receive notices have been advised to approach the relevant NADRA offices and provide the required evidence within the deadline.