Get your CNIC from e-sahulat centres, NADRA announces big relief

ISLAMABAD: In a big step towards providing ease to people across Pakistan, National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced to launch CNIC renewal service via e-Sahulat centres.

As per details, the development was rolled out to provide ease in the renewal of the Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) and the reprinting of the lost CNIC.

The new initiative will be available to the citizens at eighteen e-Sahulat centres in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi.

Here’s where you can find your nearby e-sahulat centres

ISLAMABAD

Shahzeb Kayani: Shop No. 03, Basement Floor, Plaza No. 02, Alamin Arcade, Sector-A, Bahria Enclave, Islamabad

https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.68957,73.120197

Manan Iqbal: Main Commercial Sector J, DHA Phase-2, Near Gate No. 7, Islamabad

https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.53557,73.17440

Muhammad Irfan: Office No. 03, Ground Floor, Street No. 05, Royal Arcade, Near HBL, E/11-3, MPCHS, Islamabad

https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.70369,72.979907

Rawalpindi

Hamid Jameel Raja: Allama Iqbal Colony, Opposite Street No. 49, Rawalpindi

https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.58771,73.01716

Owais Mushtaq: Chucky Stop, Main Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi

https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.61150,73.0039

Naveed Ahmad: Shop No. 1, Plaza 65, Wilayat Complex, Bahria Town Phase-07, Rawalpindi

https://www.google.com/maps?q=33.53568,73.11155

Karachi

Nayab Gohar: Shah Latif Sahulat Center, Malir City, Tehsil and District Malir

https://www.google.com/maps?q=24.856829,67.269131

Rasheed Ahmed: Universal Computer Zone, Plot No. LS-381, Sector 44-A, Korangi No. 6, Karachi

https://www.google.com/maps?q=24.82485,67.172823

Asad Hashmi: Hashmi Communication, Shop No. L-5/A, Al Azam Square, Karachi

https://www.google.com/maps?q=24.91040,67.050238

Muhammad Imran: Gul Photo Studio and Communication, Abdul Rahman Market, Maripur, Hawke’s Bay Road, Karachi

https://www.google.com/maps?q=24.82485,67.172823

Syed Zulfikar Ahmad: Tazeem International, E-D-5, Rufi Heights, Phase No. 1, Nabda Road, Block-17, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi

https://www.google.com/maps?q=24.913120,67.124093

Fawad Ahmad: Mehboob Communication, Water Pump, Yusuf Plaza, Karachi, District Karachi Central

https://www.google.com/maps?q=24.94015,67.080889

Uzair Hussain: Uzair Printer Documentation, Shop No. 1, L-1622, Sector-1, Sarjani Town, Karachi

https://www.google.com/maps?q=25.007857,67.057284

Muhammad Feroze Ahmad: Shaukat General Store, Shop No. 1, Gulshan-e-Bahar, Orangi Town, Karachi

https://www.google.com/maps?q=24.97416,66.990715

Lahore

Mohammad Riaz: LG-57, Divine Mega II, Near HBL Bank, New Airport, District Lahore

https://www.google.com/maps?q=31.49388,74.4175545

Ajmal Ashraf: Block No. 4, Karim Park, Ravi Road, Lahore

https://www.google.com/maps?q=31.58684,74.29851

Sheikh Fahad Rafiq Hamid: 5- Court Street, Near LDA Complex, Faisal Town, Lahore

https://www.google.com/maps?q=31.47881,74.30946

Muhammad Saad: Zee Apparel Mobile Shop, 14 Mustafa Road, Near Bilal Masjid, Sango Buda, Baghbanpura, District Lahore

https://www.google.com/maps?q=31.58122,74.3682997

NADRA facial verification certificates to be introduced from January 2026

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) announced that, starting January 20, 2026, it will begin issuing facial recognition-based biometric verification certificates. These certificates will be provided at all registration centres.

These directives have been issued by the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control to NADRA.

The Federal government has revised the National Identity Card rules in order to expand the definition of biometrics.

Additionally, facial photographs and Iris scans will now be recognised legally as valid biometric identifiers.

This change will provide a strong foundation for the application of a multi-biometric verification system in Pakistan, NADRA says.