Rehan Shahid 
Nov 07, 2025
The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has identified more than 250,000 fake Pakistani Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) — with a special software — to individuals, most of whom are Afghan nationals.
According to the authority, the software is designed to detect suspicious or fraudulent identity cards, revealing that many Afghan citizens allegedly obtained fake CNICs through agents by paying money.
Illegal immigrants are reportedly added to the family trees of Pakistanis before being issued official CNICs. Nadra has started blocking the fake CNICs, and individuals whose cards have been blocked are advised to visit centres for verification.
Affected citizens are required to submit their family tree verification documents to confirm their identity. Once the verification process is complete, legitimate CNICs will be reactivated.
Earlier on Tuesday, Nadra made it easier for citizens to get a CNIC, letting them avoid repeated visits to the centres. You can now apply for a CNIC from the comfort of your home through the Pak-ID mobile app. "Once processed, the ID card will be delivered directly to your home via courier service.
The new service aims to save citizens' time waiting in long queues and repeated visits to Nadra centres.
