NADRA to deliver all under-process CNIC’s before July 25

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on Friday announced to keep all its offices open during the weekend and keep its printing press functioning round-the-clock in a bid to ensure the printing and delivery of under-process computerized national identity cards (CNIC’s) prior to the election day i.e. 25th July, 2018.

According to NADRA, it has also issued special instructions to the relevant courier company in this regard.

The decision was taken during a meeting at NADRA headquarters which was chaired by Chairman Usman Mubeen. The authority decided to print all cards on urgent basis, including those falling under the normal category.

According to a press release issued by NADRA, all applications received before July 16 will be processed on priority basis.Moreover, the applicants who applied for renewal of CNIC after July 16 have been permitted to keep their old CNICs, so that the voters holding expired CNICs are also able to cast their vote.

Applicants can receive their cards from NADRA offices till 9:00 pm. Further, the offices will remain open till 2:00 pm on the election day.