Author name: Kashif Dogar

NADRA has introduced a major change to Pakistan’s identity card system with the launch of a new QR code-based National Identity Card. The new card replaces the imported microchip used in Smart National Identity Cards with a secure QR code that can be verified digitally. The change is particularly important for Pakistanis who want to

For Pakistanis and people of Pakistani origin living in the United Kingdom, keeping the correct identity documents up to date can make travel, family matters and official processes much easier. However, understanding the difference between documents such as NICOP, POC, FRC and a Pakistani passport can sometimes be confusing. Each document serves a different purpose.