Digital identity cards hold same legal status as physical CNICs: Nadra
Published on March 13, 2026
Residents using digital identity cards should not be required to produce physical copies, the National Database and Registration Body (Nadra) stated
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Digital identity cards hold same legal status as physical CNICs: Nadra
Residents using digital identity cards should not be required to produce physical copies, the National Database and Registration Body (Nadra) stated on Friday, warning institutions against refusing to accept the digital version of the national ID.
In a comment, Nadra stated the digital identity card carries the same legal status as the physical Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC).
However, it observed that some province offices and organisations still need the physical card or photocopies instead of accepting the digital version.
The body stated such practices are contrary to the existing legal and regulatory directive structure.
According to the body, digital identity regulations have been framed under the Nadra Executive statute, with Regulations 9 and 10 granting legal recognition to digital identity credentials and confirming them as valid proof of identity.
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