Issuance of CNICs at UC level ordered

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that the facility for issuance and renewal of computerized national identity cards (CNICs) will be made available at the union council level across Pakistan.

During his visit to NADRA headquarters in Islamabad today, he directed to finalize a plan in this regard at the earliest. He said biometric machines will also be installed at the UC level.  The interior minister also sought a plan to enhance the CNIC system, making it foolproof, fast-tracked and more effective.

Referring to his visits to NADRA centers and the difficulties faced by the people, he said a plan should be made to facilitate the visitors to NADRA centers.