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 on your NADRA CNIC (such as marital status after marriage, present/permanent address, or spelling correction), apply online via Pak-ID app or visit an NRC. Normal fee is PKR 750 (31 days), Urgent is PKR 1,500 (15 days), and Executive is PKR 2,500 (7 days). Bring original Nikkahnama or Gazette notification.

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 fees are: Normal PKR 750 (31 working days), Urgent PKR 1,500 (15 working days), and Executive PKR 2,500 (7 working days). Family Registration Certificate (FRC) costs PKR 1,000. Overseas NICOP fees range from $20 to $79 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), $59 (Urgent), $79 (Executive); Zone B (Middle East, GCC) costs $20 (Normal), $39 (Urgent), $59 (Executive).

As of 2026, standard 36-page Pakistani Passport fee (5-year validity) is PKR 4,500 for Normal delivery and PKR 7,500 for Urgent delivery. 10-year validity 36-page passport costs PKR 6,700 (Normal) and PKR 11,200 (Urgent). e-Passport fee starts at PKR 9,000 for 5-year 36 pages.

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.