The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new service in the city of Karachi that aims to bring considerable convenience to the citizens.
According to officials, this initiative is designed to save residents from the hassle of long waits and queues.
The new service will begin on Monday, enabling citizens to benefit from the issuance and renewal of national identity cards, among other services, Express News reported.
Officials stated that initially three bikers will operate in Karachi while Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas will have one bike each for the service. Another ten bikes will be added to the NADRA biker fleet in the coming days.
Regarding the service, officials explained that representatives will be equipped with backpacks containing the necessary treatment equipment. Citizens opting for home service will be charged an additional fee of Rs1,000, which includes Rs825 for the service and Rs175 as delivery charges.
Earlier, NADRA decided to shut down its website and launch a mobile app instead.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced during a workshop that NADRA’s Pak ID website will be shut down and all services will be provided through the mobile app. Fraudulent elements helped create fake identification documents through fake websites, obtain citizens’ personal information and try to misuse it.
A few weeks ago, 4-hour pass counters were set up at NADRA Mega Centers nationwide.
In accordance with the orders of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the passport department has established 10 passport processing counters at NADRA Mega Centers in Karachi’s Nazimabad and Site areas, specifically at Siemens Chowrangi. Citizens can now make use of services at these counters around the clock.
