This is an alarming situation, not only for the concerned department but for the entire system, as thousands of foreigners have been found in Pakistani family trees.
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a major verification drive after discovering that thousands of foreigners were listed in the family records of Pakistani citizens.
NADRA issues notices to 833 individuals
As part of the initial phase of the operation, NADRA has issued notices to 833 individuals from the Rawalpindi district.
Most of those flagged are suspected to be Afghan nationals who allegedly acquired Pakistani identity documents through fraudulent means.
According to media reports, suspected individuals have been directed to appear at NADRA offices within seven days and present original documents to verify their identity.
Authorities have warned that failure to comply may result in unilateral action, including the suspension of their family records and citizenship status.
Individuals were identified through a detailed review of NADRA’s database, in which certain records were flagged as suspicious.
Following the detection, NADRA contacted the concerned individuals through text messages and phone calls.
In the final stage, public notices were also issued, informing them that their Pakistani citizenship status could be placed on hold if they fail to verify their credentials.
Suspects are Afghan nationals
Officials further disclosed that several of the suspects are Afghan nationals who had previously been deported.
During biometric verification at border points, their fingerprints were reportedly linked to Pakistani family records. The identity cards of such individuals have already been temporarily blocked pending investigation.
The verification campaign is part of broader efforts to ensure the integrity of Pakistan’s national database and to prevent the misuse of identity documents. Authorities indicated that further action may follow as the scrutiny process continues.
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