Pakistan, June 21 -- On the directive of Honorable Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi, National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), has enforced major amendments to the National Identity Card (NIC) Rules, 2002. These landmark reforms are aimed to modernizing the national identity system, eliminating fraudulent practices and enhancing its overall security.

The NIC Rules were originally formulated in 2002, following the establishment of NADRA in 2000. Acting upon the Minister's instructions, NADRA prepared a comprehensive draft to align the rules with contemporary requirements. This framework has been approved by the Federal Cabinet and is now in effect.

A key feature of the new regulations is the m...