NADRAنادرا
Issues CNICs, NICOPs, family registration certificates and runs Pakistan's identity database.
Also: National Database and Registration Authority, CNIC office
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Guide
How to check SIMs registered on your CNIC (668 SMS and cnic.sims.pk)
Find out how many SIMs are on your CNIC in one SMS, block any you do not recognise, and stay away from the 'SIM owner details' sites that sell leaked data.
15 Sept 2026
Guide
How to renew or update your CNIC online with NADRA Pak-Identity
Renewal, address change and marital-status updates can be done from home through Pak-Identity. New CNICs and name changes still need a NADRA centre visit.
12 Sept 2026
Guide
How to become a tax filer in Pakistan (2026)
Registering with FBR takes about 20 minutes online. Being on the Active Taxpayer List halves the withholding tax you pay on cars, property, bank transactions and phones.
12 Sept 2026