Today, several developments concerning NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) have been reported:
- Extended Office Hours: NADRA has announced extended office hours across its centers in Pakistan in preparation for the upcoming general elections. To facilitate citizens in obtaining their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), NADRA offices will remain open for three additional hours each day.
- Arrests in a Fake Passport Case: In a separate incident, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested 16 individuals, including seven NADRA officials, in connection with a fake passport scandal. The accused were allegedly involved in issuing forged Pakistani passports to Afghan nationals. The FIA is continuing its efforts to apprehend other suspects involved in this illegal operation.
These events highlight both the intensified efforts by NADRA to assist citizens during the election period and the ongoing challenges in maintaining the integrity of national identity documentation.