Business Desk 
Aug 25, 2025
A screenshot of Pak-ID app's login interface on mobile device, taken on August 5, 2025. — Gadinsider/Canva
In a significant step to enhance services, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially announced a major update to its Pak-ID app, releasing various user-friendly features to advance identity registration processes.
NADRA revealed that the recent update in the Pak-ID app now enables parents to directly upload photographs from their mobile gallery while applying for the Child Registration Certificate (CRC) or identity card for children under the age of three.
With the advancement in the app, NADRA aims to offer ease to the people, especially for parents of young children.
Uploading of photographs directly from the mobile gallery in the Pak-ID mobile application eliminates the requirement of visiting NADRA offices in person and waiting in long queues.
“The user-centric feature has several upgrades, including the photo uploading flexibility, by which users can print their submitted photographs on official identity documents, family record updates, which help citizens update records of unregistered family members directly through the app."
"Free Biometric access, which supports application submission without fingerprint or facial verification, enhancing accessibility for users with limited biometric access, and improved Urdu interface, that ensures clearer instructions and better navigation for native speakers."
NADRA is encouraging everyone to download or update the Pak-ID app, which can be used on both Android and iOS devices, to enjoy these new features completely.
Previously, NADRA launched a new feature in its upgraded Pak-ID app, enabling citizens to track the status of their applications online.
With this feature, citizens no longer need to visit NADRA centres to obtain or update identity documents.
