Muhammad Tariq Khan

To cancel a deceased family member's CNIC and obtain a NADRA Cancellation Certificate, visit any NADRA Registration Center (NRC) with the original Union Council Death Certificate, original CNIC of the deceased (to be surrendered), and CNIC of the legal heir. The fee is PKR 500.

NADRA issues Succession Certificates within 15 days for legal heirs to claim moveable assets (bank accounts, stocks, vehicles) of deceased citizens. Apply online at succession.nadra.gov.pk or at NRC. Fee is PKR 10,000 for assets up to 100,000 PKR and PKR 20,000 for assets above 100,000 PKR.

To modify data or perform name correction on your NADRA CNIC (such as typographical spelling errors, marital status after marriage, present/permanent address), apply online via the Pak-ID app or visit any NADRA Registration Center (NRC). For Smart CNIC (Chip), modification fees are Normal PKR 750 (31 days), Urgent PKR 1,500 (15 days), and Executive PKR 2,500 (7 days). For traditional plain CNIC, fees are Normal PKR 400, Urgent PKR 1,150, and Executive PKR 2,150. Minor typos require school certificates, while full legal name changes require newspaper advertisements and gazette notifications.

NADRA Executive Registration Centers (NRCs) offer air-conditioned lounges, 24/7 or extended timings (8:00 AM to 10:00 PM including Saturdays), and priority processing. Executive Smart CNIC fee is PKR 2,500 with delivery within 7 working days.

If the Pak-ID mobile app fails to capture finger biometrics, place your hand over a plain white sheet of paper in bright natural daylight, hold your smartphone camera 6 inches away, and align your 4 fingers inside the green guide box.

DGIP Fast Track Passport service delivers printed passports within 24 hours (2 working days). Available at Executive Regional Passport Offices in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar. Fast Track fee is PKR 20,000 for 5-Year e-Passport and PKR 12,500 for 36-Page MRP.

If your Pakistani passport is lost or stolen, report it to the nearest Police Station to get a computerized FIR copy. For 1st time loss, DGIP charges Double Fee. For 2nd time loss, Quadruple (4x) Fee applies. For 3rd time loss, clearance from DGIP Headquarters Islamabad is mandatory.

Children under 15 years of age are issued Machine Readable Passports (MRP) valid for a maximum of 5 years (10-year validity is prohibited for minors under 15). Both parents' original Smart CNICs and child's original NADRA B-Form (CRC) are required. Normal fee is PKR 4,500.

Overseas Pakistanis can renew their expired Machine Readable Passport or e-Passport online via the official DGIP portal (onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk). Requires valid NICOP/CNIC, current passport scan, photo, and credit/debit card for USD payment. Delivery takes 10 to 12 working days via DHL/EMS.

If your passport printing is delayed beyond the official timeline (Urgent > 5 days, Normal > 21 days), register an official complaint on the Prime Minister Performance Delivery Unit (PMDU) Citizen Portal app or call the DGIP UAN Helpline at 051-111-344-777.

To apply online for Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) jobs and CSS examinations in 2026, visit online.fpsc.gov.pk. Deposit the test fee via Treasury Challan Form 32-A at NBP/State Bank (PKR 300 for BS-16/17, PKR 750 for BS-18, PKR 1,200 for BS-19, PKR 1,500 for BS-20+), fill your profile, and download the online admission certificate.

To apply for Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) jobs in 2026, visit spsc.gov.pk. Deposit PKR 500 via Challan Form at National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), complete your online profile, and download your Roll Number Slip for competitive screening tests across Sindh.

To apply for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC) jobs in 2026, visit kppsc.gov.pk. Deposit PKR 500 via JazzCash, Easypaisa, or 1Link using your CNIC, fill your online application, and download test admission letters for Peshawar, Mardan, and Abbottabad centers.

To register for the Pakistan Army in 2026 (PMA Long Course, Technical Cadet Course, Lady Cadet Course, or Soldier Recruitment), visit joinpakarmy.gov.pk. Register with your CNIC/B-Form, download your test roll number slip for your nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC), and prepare for initial intelligence, academic, and physical tests.

To apply for Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department Punjab jobs in 2026 (Medical Officers, Women Medical Officers, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Staff), apply through the Punjab Health portal pshealthpunjab.gov.pk or PPSC. Recruitment offers regular scale appointments and high-paying ad-hoc contracts.

To get a new NADRA Smart CNIC in Pakistan, citizens turning 18 must visit any NADRA Registration Center (NRC). Bring your original B-Form (CRC), original matric certificate or birth certificate, father and mother's original CNICs, and one blood relative for mandatory biometric cross-verification. Normal delivery fee is PKR 750 (31 working days), Urgent is PKR 1,500 (15 working days), and Executive is PKR 2,500 (7 working days).

To get a NADRA B-Form (Child Registration Certificate / CRC) for children under 18 in Pakistan, parents must first obtain a Computerized Birth Certificate from their local Union Council or Cantonment Board. Then, visit any NADRA Registration Center with the birth certificate and original CNICs of both parents. Normal processing fee is PKR 50, Executive counter processing is PKR 500.

As of 2026, official NADRA Smart CNIC (Chip) fees are: Normal PKR 750 (31 working days), Urgent PKR 1,500 (15 working days), and Executive PKR 2,500 (7 working days). Non-Smart (traditional) card renewal or modification is PKR 400 (Normal), PKR 1,150 (Urgent), and PKR 2,150 (Executive), with first-time normal issue free at standard counters. Family Registration Certificate (FRC) costs PKR 1,000. Overseas NICOP fees range from $20 to $75 USD depending on country zone.

To track your NADRA application status, send your 12-digit Tracking ID via SMS to 8400 (cost approx PKR 2+tax) or check online for free at id.nadra.gov.pk by logging into your account under "Track Application". You will see status updates such as In-Process, Printed, or Dispatched via TCS/Pakistan Post.

To renew an expired CNIC online in Pakistan or from abroad, download the official Pak-ID mobile app or log in to id.nadra.gov.pk. Create an account, choose "Renewal", scan your fingerprints using your smartphone camera, upload a white-background photo, pay the processing fee (Normal PKR 750, Urgent PKR 1,500, Executive PKR 2,500 + delivery), and receive your card at your doorstep.

Family Registration Certificate (FRC) is an official NADRA document validating your family tree records. It comes in 3 types: By Birth (with parents & siblings), By Marriage (with spouse & children), or By Adoption. Official fee is PKR 1,000. Online applications submitted via id.nadra.gov.pk deliver a verified PDF document directly to your email within hours.

National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is issued to Pakistani citizens residing abroad or holding dual nationality. Apply 100% online via id.nadra.gov.pk. NICOP allows visa-free entry into Pakistan and full civil rights. Fees depend on country zone: Zone A (USA, UK, Canada, Europe) costs $39 (Normal), $57 (Urgent), $75 (Executive); Zone B (Middle East, GCC) costs $20 (Normal), $30 (Urgent), $40 (Executive).

As of 2026, standard 36-page Machine Readable Passport (5-year validity) fee is PKR 4,500 for Normal delivery and PKR 7,500 for Urgent delivery. A 10-year 36-page passport costs PKR 6,700 (Normal) and PKR 11,200 (Urgent). Chip-embedded e-Passport fees start at PKR 9,000. Fees are paid via a 17-digit PSID on the Passport Fee Asaan app (with a nominal PKR 10-30 1Bill bank digital processing charge) or at National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) counters.

To apply for passport renewal online in Pakistan or abroad, visit onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk. Register an account, choose "Renewal", upload a white-background photograph and scanned Smart CNIC, generate 17-digit PSID fee voucher, upload the fingerprint form, and submit for home delivery.

To track your Pakistani passport status, send your 11-digit Token Number via SMS to 9988 (cost PKR 2+tax) or check for free online at tracking.dgip.gov.pk by entering your 11-digit Token Number and regional office code.

To renew a Pakistani passport, adult applicants need: Original valid Smart CNIC/NICOP + 2 photocopies, original previous passport + photocopy of first 2 pages, and official bank fee receipt (17-digit PSID). Minors require original NADRA B-Form and parents' Smart CNICs.

The central helpline for DGIP Pakistan is 051-111-344-777. Executive 24/7 Passport Offices operate in Lahore (Garden Town), Islamabad (G-10/4), and Karachi (Clifton/Awami Markaz).

To find verified latest government jobs in Pakistan across Federal, Punjab, Sindh, KPK, and Balochistan in 2026, browse the Pakistan Info Hub Jobs Portal or the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. Apply directly with zero agent fees through official commission portals (FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC).

To apply online for Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) jobs in 2026, visit ppsc.gop.pk. Create a profile, pay the PKR 600 application fee online via ePay Punjab using the 17-digit PSID code, choose your test center, and download your computerized Roll Number Slip.

To apply for National Testing Service (NTS) jobs and admissions in 2026, register at nts.org.pk. Download the fee deposit slip, pay PKR 500-1,000 via 1Link, Easypaisa, or ATM, download your Roll Number Slip 7 days before the exam, and check your online scorecard.

To download your slip: (1) Select your commission (FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, NTS, or ETEA), (2) Enter your 13-digit CNIC, (3) Click 'Copy CNIC', and (4) Click 'Open Official Portal' to enter your CNIC and print your printable PDF admission certificate with test center and seat number.

To check your test scorecard: (1) Select testing agency (NTS, PPSC, FPSC, ETEA, or PTS), (2) Enter your 13-digit CNIC, (3) Click 'Copy CNIC', and (4) Click 'Open Official Result Portal' to check your subject marks, passing status, and merit rank directly on the testing authority's server.

A CNIC (Smart ID) is issued to resident Pakistani citizens aged 18+. A NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) is issued to Pakistani citizens residing abroad or holding dual nationality, granting visa-free entry to Pakistan. A POC (Pakistan Origin Card) is issued to foreign spouses of Pakistani nationals or former citizens who renounced Pakistani citizenship.

First-time CNIC for Pakistani citizens aged 18+ is completely FREE under the Normal category (15 days). Renewals cost PKR 400 (Normal), PKR 1,150 (Urgent), and PKR 2,150 (Executive) for standard cards; and PKR 750, PKR 1,500, and PKR 2,500 for Smart Cards. Applicants must link a biometric mobile number registered in their own name.

Starting July 1, 2026, all passport offices in Pakistan are 100% cashless (fees paid via QR code on mobile apps like JazzCash/EasyPaisa). Normal passport delivery is reduced to 14 days. Overseas Pakistanis traveling on foreign passports MUST hold a valid, unexpired NICOP for visa-free entry; expired cards will result in denied airline boarding.

A 5-year general age relaxation is automatically admissible to all candidates over the advertised upper age limit. Regular government employees (with ≥ 2 years service) and disabled candidates receive up to 10 years. Relaxations are non-cumulative, and age is calculated strictly as of the application closing date.

BEOE Protection is legal government registration under the Emigration Ordinance 1979 that protects overseas Pakistani workers with Rs. 1,000,000 State Life insurance (valid 5 years) and OPF welfare membership. FIA airport immigration strictly bars any employment visa holder from boarding without Protector clearance. The total fee for direct emigrants is Rs. 9,200, payable online via NBP QR/1Link.

If your lost CNIC was unexpired (still within its validity date), apply under 'Reprint' (Duplicate) to receive an exact replacement retaining your original expiry date. If your lost card had already expired or has less than 6 months left, apply under 'Renewal' for a fresh 10-year validity. Both can be done online via the Pak-ID app.

Immediately file a Loss Report / FIR at the local police station in the city where it was lost to obtain an official police certificate mentioning your passport number. Next, contact the nearest Pakistani Embassy or Consulate with your police report and original NADRA CNIC/NICOP. If you must travel urgently, request an Emergency Travel Document (Outpass).

The standard BEOE protector fee in 2026 is approximately Rs. 10,200 (including Rs. 7,200 for Rs. 1 Million State Life insurance coverage, Rs. 2,500 OPF Welfare Fund, and Rs. 500 registration fee).

To track your B-Form or FRC: Enter your 12-digit Tracking ID or applicant CNIC into the NADRA Pak-ID portal to view real-time processing and delivery status.

Enter your 12-digit Tracking ID on the NADRA Pak-ID portal to verify real-time status of your B-Form or FRC application.

Official NADRA Smart NICOP fees for overseas Pakistanis: Zone A (USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia) is $39 Normal / $57 Urgent / $75 Executive. Zone B (Saudi Arabia, UAE, GCC & other countries) is $20 Normal / $30 Urgent / $40 Executive. Online delivery via Pak-ID portal.

To locate your nearest NADRA center, check nadra.gov.pk/ngrids or the Pak ID app, or call 1777. Choose Regular NRCs (8:30 AM-4:30 PM) for standard fees, Executive Centers for express queues, Mega Centers for 24/7 service in major cities, or 17,000+ e-Sahulat shops for instant biometric verifications.

36-page 5-year passport is Rs. 4,500 (Normal) / Rs. 7,500 (Urgent) / Rs. 12,500 (Fast Track). 10-year is Rs. 6,700 (Normal) / Rs. 11,200 (Urgent) / Rs. 16,200 (Fast Track).

FBR recruits through FPSC for competitive BPS-17+ officers (CSS for IRS & Customs) and BPS-16 inspectors, and via the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) for BPS-01 to BPS-15 support roles. FBR's internal HRMS is strictly for existing employees. Legitimate fees are deposited only via NBP Treasury Challans or 1Link PSIDs.

To track your NADRA application: Send your 10 to 12-digit Tracking ID via SMS to shortcode 8400 (costs approx Rs. 2 + tax across Jazz, Zong, Telenor, and Ufone) or visit id.nadra.gov.pk to track for free online. The automated system returns your exact processing milestone: In Process, Approved & Sent for Printing, Dispatched, Ready for Collection at NRC, or Objection Raised.

NADRA recruits through its dedicated career portal at careers.nadra.gov.pk for software, database, and managerial roles, and via published walk-in tests at Regional Head Offices for customer service and data entry operators. NADRA never asks for fees to personal mobile accounts.

To contact NADRA: Dial shortcode 1777 from any Pakistani mobile network or call +92 51 111 786 100 from landlines and overseas. Note that '7000' is an obsolete shortcode. To file a formal complaint, use the official CMS portal at id.nadra.gov.pk/complaint/ or email csd@nadra.gov.pk.

To download an official vaccination certificate: Visit nims.nadra.gov.pk, select your certificate category (Polio Travel Certificate, COVID-19, or Yellow Fever), enter your 13-digit CNIC (or child's B-Form CRC number for minors), and pay the PKR 100 fee online via card, JazzCash, EasyPaisa, or e-Sahulat.

Government pay scales were revised effective July 1, 2026 (Finance Division OM F.1(2)IMP/2026 dated July 21, 2026). Old ad-hoc allowances (15% from 2022 & 10% from 2025) were merged into basic pay (RBPS-2026), and a new 7% Ad-hoc Relief 2026 was added. House rent remains frozen, while conveyance allowance increased 50%.