ISLAMABAD: The National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) Technologies Limited (NTL) in collaboration with Ufone signed an agreement on Wednesday to give customers more options and places to pay their utility bills at more than 11,000 U-shops around the country, a statement said.
NADRA Deputy Chairman Tariq Malik and Ufone President Abdul Aziz signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the masses.
Malik said that e-Sahulat platform is a tip of the iceberg and NTL is in process of transforming this platform into National Smart Service Platform for e-Commerce.
Through this Smart Service Platform organisations can utilise e-Sahulat touch points for cash in and cash out transactions under branchless regulations issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), he said.
Appreciating the Ufone management for their initiative and customer care preferences, Malik said, this arrangement will help commercial banks and Telecommunication companies to extend branchless banking concept through e-Sahulat without raising any infrastructure, thereby, saving capital and operational cost, it said.
Friday 31 December 2010
90 Plus Data Centralization Projects in Pipeline at NADRA
There are around or above 90 data centralization projects in the queue at NADRA, which will ultimately enable all the data of several dozen departments linked with your CNIC number, told us high level sources at NADRA.
Orientation of projects is yet to be made public; however, NADRA is planning big to make all the data of the country to be linked with a single key, that is, CNIC number.
It was told that data centralization of government and semi government department will run in phases, ultimately linking all the departments with each other.
Stated simply, in coming years your CNIC will serve as National Security Number in USA, while this single identity will serve for tracking your academic, health, driving license, family, insurance, internet and so many other records.
This is revolutionary in terms of digitizing all the records of Pakistan, however, with vertical and horizontal growth, added responsibility comes on NADRA’s shoulders for keeping the warehouse safe, secure and flawless.
After this centralization, along with countless other benefits, at least we can hope to vote to choose a leader by SMS using a registered SIM and that would save the money to treasury plus making the voting simple, fast, and clean from doubts.
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Don't Rely on 668, Visit Service Centers to Know Exact Number of SIMs Registered Against your CNIC
PTA has officially introduced 668-SIM Information System, with what customers can check number of SIMs registered against any CNIC by sending CNIC number to 668. However, it is strictly advised to visit service centers of all cellular companies to know exact amount of SIMs registered against your CNIC.
This is due to unavailability of updated data and lack of data synchronization with 668 SIM information system.
Just as a case study, 668 responded me that there are only 2 SIMs registered against my CNIC, however, when I visited one of customer service center, company representatives told there are 11 SIMs registered against my CNIC – which they blocked instantly upon my request.
Same has been reported by many other mobile phone users. ProPakistani visitors have communicated us the same and said that the information returned by 668 varied than of that provided by Customer Service Centers.
Orientation of projects is yet to be made public; however, NADRA is planning big to make all the data of the country to be linked with a single key, that is, CNIC number.
It was told that data centralization of government and semi government department will run in phases, ultimately linking all the departments with each other.
Stated simply, in coming years your CNIC will serve as National Security Number in USA, while this single identity will serve for tracking your academic, health, driving license, family, insurance, internet and so many other records.
This is revolutionary in terms of digitizing all the records of Pakistan, however, with vertical and horizontal growth, added responsibility comes on NADRA’s shoulders for keeping the warehouse safe, secure and flawless.
After this centralization, along with countless other benefits, at least we can hope to vote to choose a leader by SMS using a registered SIM and that would save the money to treasury plus making the voting simple, fast, and clean from doubts.
You might also like:
Don't Rely on 668, Visit Service Centers to Know Exact Number of SIMs Registered Against your CNIC
PTA has officially introduced 668-SIM Information System, with what customers can check number of SIMs registered against any CNIC by sending CNIC number to 668. However, it is strictly advised to visit service centers of all cellular companies to know exact amount of SIMs registered against your CNIC.
This is due to unavailability of updated data and lack of data synchronization with 668 SIM information system.
Just as a case study, 668 responded me that there are only 2 SIMs registered against my CNIC, however, when I visited one of customer service center, company representatives told there are 11 SIMs registered against my CNIC – which they blocked instantly upon my request.
Same has been reported by many other mobile phone users. ProPakistani visitors have communicated us the same and said that the information returned by 668 varied than of that provided by Customer Service Centers.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in a statement has also advised the mobile phone subscribers to visit Customers Services Centre (CSC) of concerned mobile operator and get their SIM(s) data corrected. PTA has also requested the subscribers’ cooperation in streamlining of SIM data.
PTA has stated that the users may visit the Service Centers of concerned mobile operator to resolve this issue. In order to get the data corrected, for further action, mobile users would personally visit the CSC of the concerned operator and fill an undertaking by listing all the SIMs/numbers in their use and would get the unwanted numbers withdrawn from their names. The CSC shall return a copy of this undertaking to the customer.
PTA has stated that the users may visit the Service Centers of concerned mobile operator to resolve this issue. In order to get the data corrected, for further action, mobile users would personally visit the CSC of the concerned operator and fill an undertaking by listing all the SIMs/numbers in their use and would get the unwanted numbers withdrawn from their names. The CSC shall return a copy of this undertaking to the customer.
Simply write your CNIC (without dashes) and send it to 668
For instance
Write 3749127299334 and send it to 668.
You will get a reply with number of connections issued against this CNIC for 6 companies (Mobilink, Warid, Zong, Telenor, SCO and Ufone).
Service won’t tell you cell numbers, instead it will actually tell you amount of numbers – for instance, Mobilink 3,
Ufone 3,
Telenor 2,
SCO 0,
Warid 0
Total 8.
Charges
Rs 2 plus Tax per SMS, however, charges may differ at the time of launch. Let us know the results in comments.
Indeed a great service.
By the way, as mentioned above, service is not publicly available – but we, here at ProPakistani, strive to bring you things before they happen.
Update: Few readers have reported that service is down – maybe it is pulled back by operators, or the data server is down/under maintenance. Let’s wait and try again -do share results in comments.
Write 3749127299334 and send it to 668.
You will get a reply with number of connections issued against this CNIC for 6 companies (Mobilink, Warid, Zong, Telenor, SCO and Ufone).
Service won’t tell you cell numbers, instead it will actually tell you amount of numbers – for instance, Mobilink 3,
Ufone 3,
Telenor 2,
SCO 0,
Warid 0
Total 8.
Charges
Rs 2 plus Tax per SMS, however, charges may differ at the time of launch. Let us know the results in comments.
Indeed a great service.
By the way, as mentioned above, service is not publicly available – but we, here at ProPakistani, strive to bring you things before they happen.
Update: Few readers have reported that service is down – maybe it is pulled back by operators, or the data server is down/under maintenance. Let’s wait and try again -do share results in comments.
Telco's and NADRA still to agree on Financial Value for New Verification System
With only 1 day left for the launch of New System of Activating SIMs after verification of customers’ data through NADRA NIC cards, while TVCs are already on, apparently we may see imperfections in the system, especially in earlier days.
These shortcomings are not at technical level from some of operators (who are reportedly not ready for the system, and are warned by PTA, as per a news item published in DAWN), but they are specifically of financial level.
We have learned that Cellular companies and NADRA are still to decide financial value of NADRA services that cellular companies will be using for data verification.
A senior official from NADRA requesting anonymity told us that they are still working on the finances, however, system is ready and cellular companies can use it anytime. He further commented that system has been streamlined and there are trainings going on for special agents (from cellular companies) that are hired for this specific purpose of verifying data and dealing with NADRA.
When asked a question concerning the privacy of cellular subscribers, official told that there will be no compromise with the privacy at all; cellular companies will not store their data on NADRA’s system, instead they will consult NADRA’s data for verification only “We got nothing to do with cellular subscriber’s data”, he said in specific.
While a representative from a cellular industry spoke about the security concerns that cellular companies have in minds for this new system. He confirmed that new agents, that were hired specifically for this new system are trained and ready for the launch. He introduced us the system, and told that the console (application that will be used to verify the data, and it is given by NADRA) will have read/write rights for cellular companies’ agents, while NADRA officials will have read only access of the data. He further confirmed that NIC number will be used as primary key to store/retrieve data of any subscriber. “There will be some data shared between cellular companies and NADRA, and i doubt it is going to create some concerns for cellular companies”, he said.
We know that cellular companies are not feeling their best regarding this new SIM verification system, as reported by DAWN newspaper couple of days ahead. This is mainly for the reason, that cellular companies fear the slowdown of process due to NADRA’s involvement in the sale’s cycle; furthermore, they are also concerned with data sharing issues of subscribers plus the fee cellular companies will pay for each new connection is for sure a headache for them.
It merits mentioning here that NADRA had offered Rs. 20 per SIM verification; but apparently cellular companies want this price below Rs. 15. It merits mentioning that NADRA started its bid from Rs. 35 per verification. Surprisingly, none of the telecom operator has agreed or singed any contract with NADRA for new system.
Interestingly these clashes came forth very late, and we are on the verge of new system launch, which depicts sluggishness and infective planning by the organizers of the system.
It maybe recalled that we had similar situation of clash between NADRA and cellular companies in past too.
We have learned that NADRA and Cellular companies are expected to sign an agreement today (after Jumma Prayer), in which they will decide at Rs. 14 per SIM verification. It merits mentioning here that cellular companies were demanding Rs. 13 value while NADRA was asking Rs. 15 per verification. Stay tuned to get updates on this
Agreement between cellular companies and NADRA has been signed, under what cellular companies will pay Rs. 14 per sim verification to NADRA.
Know How Many Connections Issued against Your CNIC
A well wanted service is being introduced by PTA in collaboration with all companies. Now you can know the amount of connections issued against your CNIC.
These shortcomings are not at technical level from some of operators (who are reportedly not ready for the system, and are warned by PTA, as per a news item published in DAWN), but they are specifically of financial level.
We have learned that Cellular companies and NADRA are still to decide financial value of NADRA services that cellular companies will be using for data verification.
A senior official from NADRA requesting anonymity told us that they are still working on the finances, however, system is ready and cellular companies can use it anytime. He further commented that system has been streamlined and there are trainings going on for special agents (from cellular companies) that are hired for this specific purpose of verifying data and dealing with NADRA.
When asked a question concerning the privacy of cellular subscribers, official told that there will be no compromise with the privacy at all; cellular companies will not store their data on NADRA’s system, instead they will consult NADRA’s data for verification only “We got nothing to do with cellular subscriber’s data”, he said in specific.
While a representative from a cellular industry spoke about the security concerns that cellular companies have in minds for this new system. He confirmed that new agents, that were hired specifically for this new system are trained and ready for the launch. He introduced us the system, and told that the console (application that will be used to verify the data, and it is given by NADRA) will have read/write rights for cellular companies’ agents, while NADRA officials will have read only access of the data. He further confirmed that NIC number will be used as primary key to store/retrieve data of any subscriber. “There will be some data shared between cellular companies and NADRA, and i doubt it is going to create some concerns for cellular companies”, he said.
We know that cellular companies are not feeling their best regarding this new SIM verification system, as reported by DAWN newspaper couple of days ahead. This is mainly for the reason, that cellular companies fear the slowdown of process due to NADRA’s involvement in the sale’s cycle; furthermore, they are also concerned with data sharing issues of subscribers plus the fee cellular companies will pay for each new connection is for sure a headache for them.
It merits mentioning here that NADRA had offered Rs. 20 per SIM verification; but apparently cellular companies want this price below Rs. 15. It merits mentioning that NADRA started its bid from Rs. 35 per verification. Surprisingly, none of the telecom operator has agreed or singed any contract with NADRA for new system.
Interestingly these clashes came forth very late, and we are on the verge of new system launch, which depicts sluggishness and infective planning by the organizers of the system.
It maybe recalled that we had similar situation of clash between NADRA and cellular companies in past too.
We have learned that NADRA and Cellular companies are expected to sign an agreement today (after Jumma Prayer), in which they will decide at Rs. 14 per SIM verification. It merits mentioning here that cellular companies were demanding Rs. 13 value while NADRA was asking Rs. 15 per verification. Stay tuned to get updates on this
Agreement between cellular companies and NADRA has been signed, under what cellular companies will pay Rs. 14 per sim verification to NADRA.
Know How Many Connections Issued against Your CNIC
A well wanted service is being introduced by PTA in collaboration with all companies. Now you can know the amount of connections issued against your CNIC.
TECHNOLOGY
In the race of technology, NADRA hits another achievement while it launches a very useful service for verifying CNIC details. Now you don’t need to visit NADRA offices to get someone’s details verified or to get some details regarding this.
It has become very easy now to verify anyone if you are going to have dealing or are hiring him/her.
It has become very easy now to verify anyone if you are going to have dealing or are hiring him/her.
Simply verify their CNIC by sending an SMS to 7000.
Write CNIC Number without dashes and send it to 7000. In response you will get name and father’s name of that particular CNIC number holder (in urdu fonts).
Example: write 3740149922830 and send to 7000
Charges: Rs. 10 plus tax per Message (Around Rs. 12 including taxes)
At the moment this service is available for Mobilink, Telenor and Warid customers while Ufone and Zong are in process to get listed.
One may think that this is a privacy loop hole, however, as it does not provide any contact details of the CNIC holder and only reveals the name and father’s name – so it is acceptable and helpful in many means.
Talking about benefits, this service will really help the public in there general as well as special matters as you can easily verify someone’s details to check the scam or fake ones, these credentials can really help out in business deals as well as personal contracts where you need to be sure about the real person.
This service will also be helpful to law-enforcement agencies as they may be able to get more details as compared to public because there is another special number for them. They can get CNIC information by sending the number at 7001.
Subscribers will get details through cellular companies which would collect data in real time communication from NADRA National Data Warehouse. This is thought be a secure data transfer as service numbers are labeled as “Special Numbers”.
NADRA is also supporting law-enforcement agencies and govt. to implement and cope up with prevailing law and order situation. This step is regarded as a good initiative as it will support telecom infrastructure as a big advancement and will led others to bring these kinda changes and revolutions. A lot of thing are on their way but still a BIG job is to be done.
Example: write 3740149922830 and send to 7000
Charges: Rs. 10 plus tax per Message (Around Rs. 12 including taxes)
At the moment this service is available for Mobilink, Telenor and Warid customers while Ufone and Zong are in process to get listed.
One may think that this is a privacy loop hole, however, as it does not provide any contact details of the CNIC holder and only reveals the name and father’s name – so it is acceptable and helpful in many means.
Talking about benefits, this service will really help the public in there general as well as special matters as you can easily verify someone’s details to check the scam or fake ones, these credentials can really help out in business deals as well as personal contracts where you need to be sure about the real person.
This service will also be helpful to law-enforcement agencies as they may be able to get more details as compared to public because there is another special number for them. They can get CNIC information by sending the number at 7001.
Subscribers will get details through cellular companies which would collect data in real time communication from NADRA National Data Warehouse. This is thought be a secure data transfer as service numbers are labeled as “Special Numbers”.
NADRA is also supporting law-enforcement agencies and govt. to implement and cope up with prevailing law and order situation. This step is regarded as a good initiative as it will support telecom infrastructure as a big advancement and will led others to bring these kinda changes and revolutions. A lot of thing are on their way but still a BIG job is to be done.
The Business Recorder:
After successful completion of Watan Card project, National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) launched Complaint Redressal System (CRS) to help the flood-hit people.
Under CRS, NADRA will facilitate all registered persons in flood affected areas, which were not part of the Flood Relief System due to any CNIC or notification", said Tariq Malik, Deputy Chairman NADRA here on Tuesday
We have successfully issued 1.342 million Watan Cards to affected people who have received over Rs 24.62 billion assistance from the federal government", Malik said. "
The system is mainly to identify and authenticate genuine beneficiaries left over from the registered population in flood affected areas and to set up effective and adequate mechanism that yields transparent delivery of relief and rehabilitation aid to the affected population". NADRA deputy chief said, adding that the CRS will deal with issues of individuals who were not able to become part of flood relief system mainly due to address issues like marital status, widows and next of ken.
In this regard, NADRA has facilitated the provincial governments for providing requisite access to the flood relief Management Information System for grievance redressal, he said.
In Sindh NADRA has also provided hardware and connectivity at DCO offices for efficient and prompt resolution of grievances, he said, adding that this process has started seamlessly and NADRA is receiving such cases on daily basis whereas eligible beneficiaries are made part of the flood relief system after applying the requisite business rules.
"We want to walk an extra mile but we don't want to walk alone, provincial authorities must take the lead," said Malik.
He said that the procedures of redressal have been made very simple by allocating all requisite performas and attestation rights to DCOs. The applicants have to approach concerned district administration offices where DCOs on the prescribed performas authenticate the beneficiary for inclusion in the flood relief system after due diligence, he
added.
The cases are forwarded to Provincial/State Disaster Management Authorities who compile the cases and forward them to NADRA for validation. NADRA applies the business rules and validates all the lists and eligible record is made part of the flood relief system.
Under CRS, NADRA will facilitate all registered persons in flood affected areas, which were not part of the Flood Relief System due to any CNIC or notification", said Tariq Malik, Deputy Chairman NADRA here on Tuesday
We have successfully issued 1.342 million Watan Cards to affected people who have received over Rs 24.62 billion assistance from the federal government", Malik said. "
The system is mainly to identify and authenticate genuine beneficiaries left over from the registered population in flood affected areas and to set up effective and adequate mechanism that yields transparent delivery of relief and rehabilitation aid to the affected population". NADRA deputy chief said, adding that the CRS will deal with issues of individuals who were not able to become part of flood relief system mainly due to address issues like marital status, widows and next of ken.
In this regard, NADRA has facilitated the provincial governments for providing requisite access to the flood relief Management Information System for grievance redressal, he said.
In Sindh NADRA has also provided hardware and connectivity at DCO offices for efficient and prompt resolution of grievances, he said, adding that this process has started seamlessly and NADRA is receiving such cases on daily basis whereas eligible beneficiaries are made part of the flood relief system after applying the requisite business rules.
"We want to walk an extra mile but we don't want to walk alone, provincial authorities must take the lead," said Malik.
He said that the procedures of redressal have been made very simple by allocating all requisite performas and attestation rights to DCOs. The applicants have to approach concerned district administration offices where DCOs on the prescribed performas authenticate the beneficiary for inclusion in the flood relief system after due diligence, he
added.
The cases are forwarded to Provincial/State Disaster Management Authorities who compile the cases and forward them to NADRA for validation. NADRA applies the business rules and validates all the lists and eligible record is made part of the flood relief system.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Name of Post Network Engineer
Qualification BE, MCS, BCS (Four Years) from a reputed HEC recognized Institution/University CCNA/CCNP Certifications will be given preference.
Experience At-least 3-4 years of work experience in Routing/Switching/FW/VPN.
Place of Vacancy Islamabad
1. A competitive package will be offered to the selected candidates with an excellent working environment.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for Test and Interview.
3. No TA/DA will be admissible.
4. Management reserves the right to accept/reject any application without assigning any reason (s) thereof.
5. Only those candidates are eligible to apply who have completed the requisite qualification and possess final degree from HEC recognized Institute/University. Candidates whose result are awaited or with provisional certificates are not eligible to apply.
6. Interested candidates may send their CV, passport size photograph, attested copies of CNIC and documents in confidence by 27th December 2010 at the address Human Resource Directorate, NADRA HQ, State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/2, Islamabad.
Name of Post Network Engineer
Qualification BE, MCS, BCS (Four Years) from a reputed HEC recognized Institution/University CCNA/CCNP Certifications will be given preference.
Experience At-least 3-4 years of work experience in Routing/Switching/FW/VPN.
Place of Vacancy Islamabad
1. A competitive package will be offered to the selected candidates with an excellent working environment.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for Test and Interview.
3. No TA/DA will be admissible.
4. Management reserves the right to accept/reject any application without assigning any reason (s) thereof.
5. Only those candidates are eligible to apply who have completed the requisite qualification and possess final degree from HEC recognized Institute/University. Candidates whose result are awaited or with provisional certificates are not eligible to apply.
6. Interested candidates may send their CV, passport size photograph, attested copies of CNIC and documents in confidence by 27th December 2010 at the address Human Resource Directorate, NADRA HQ, State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/2, Islamabad.
AGREEMENT OF NADRA PAKISTAN & TURKEY
In its endeavor to explore new business opportunities in identity management solutions, NADRA Technologies Ltd (NTL) on Monday signed an agency agreement with Global Defense, one of the leading defense and security product suppliers in Turkey. Deputy Chairman NADRA Tariq Malik termed this union as strategic partnership between two countries.
“We expect to enter in identity management sector of Turkey and beyond through this partnership. It is gateway to Asia and Europe and our Turkish partners will help us that gates to Turkey and European ICT market for NADRA are opened and we will do the same for them. It will be win-win situation for both countries” said Malik.
Ozgur Rodoplu, General Manager, Global Defense, Turkey, was sure that NADRA poised to enter in Turkish market. “NADRA’s international portfolio coupled with its strengths in rolling out citizen centric solutions backed by multi-biometric identity management databases makes it a compelling solution provider” said Ozgur. NADRA’s International portfolio includes identity management solutions for Sudan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Kenya, UNHCR and World Bank projects.
NADRA is rated among top 50 ID Management companies in the world by ID WORLD Congress, Italy. The objective of the agreement is to explore the market in the field of Homeland Security solutions. NADRA has keen interest in sharing expertise and developing partnership with Turkish Entities in the fields of Smart ID cards and access control system. This agreement shall further promote strengthening of economic cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey.
“We expect to enter in identity management sector of Turkey and beyond through this partnership. It is gateway to Asia and Europe and our Turkish partners will help us that gates to Turkey and European ICT market for NADRA are opened and we will do the same for them. It will be win-win situation for both countries” said Malik.
Ozgur Rodoplu, General Manager, Global Defense, Turkey, was sure that NADRA poised to enter in Turkish market. “NADRA’s international portfolio coupled with its strengths in rolling out citizen centric solutions backed by multi-biometric identity management databases makes it a compelling solution provider” said Ozgur. NADRA’s International portfolio includes identity management solutions for Sudan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Kenya, UNHCR and World Bank projects.
NADRA is rated among top 50 ID Management companies in the world by ID WORLD Congress, Italy. The objective of the agreement is to explore the market in the field of Homeland Security solutions. NADRA has keen interest in sharing expertise and developing partnership with Turkish Entities in the fields of Smart ID cards and access control system. This agreement shall further promote strengthening of economic cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey.
The Nation:
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has designed an automated system for financial institutions and telecom operators for branchless banking with currency transactions of e-Sahulat touch points.
NADRA Technologies Ltd (NTL) has designed an automated system.NTL here on Wednesday signed an agreement with Bank Alfalah on the joint project of e-Sahulat Branchless Banking.
Under the agreement, NADRA will act as super agent of Bank Alfalah offering them their e-Sahulat outlets for Branchless Banking activities. Deputy Chairman said the e-Sahulat is a secured commercial platform for money transactions with its best automated technology solution.
“An average 7 million transactions are being executed monthly through public-private partnership with NADRA’s expertise and infrastructure, he added.
NADRA Technologies is in process of transforming this platform into National Smart Service Platform for e-commerce where organizations can utilize as e-Sahulat touch points for cash in and cash out transactions. This arrangement will help commercial banks and telecom operators to extend branchless banking concept through e-Sahulat without any further infrastructural expenditure while saving Capital and Operational costs, thus creating a Win-Win situation for all parties.
It is expected that the technology will facilitate a significant section of public especially in rural areas to carry out branchless banking activities and will meet the government objective to spread the branchless banking outreach to unbanked and poor of the poor population.
The e-Sahulat scheme was launched in May 2008. Since then, it has been gaining popularity in urban and rural areas for transaction of miscellaneous payments such as utility bills, cell phone balance recharge, etc.
Besides, it has provided business opportunities for many educated unemployed people with very minimal and affordable investment.
NADRA Technologies Ltd (NTL) has designed an automated system.NTL here on Wednesday signed an agreement with Bank Alfalah on the joint project of e-Sahulat Branchless Banking.
Under the agreement, NADRA will act as super agent of Bank Alfalah offering them their e-Sahulat outlets for Branchless Banking activities. Deputy Chairman said the e-Sahulat is a secured commercial platform for money transactions with its best automated technology solution.
“An average 7 million transactions are being executed monthly through public-private partnership with NADRA’s expertise and infrastructure, he added.
NADRA Technologies is in process of transforming this platform into National Smart Service Platform for e-commerce where organizations can utilize as e-Sahulat touch points for cash in and cash out transactions. This arrangement will help commercial banks and telecom operators to extend branchless banking concept through e-Sahulat without any further infrastructural expenditure while saving Capital and Operational costs, thus creating a Win-Win situation for all parties.
It is expected that the technology will facilitate a significant section of public especially in rural areas to carry out branchless banking activities and will meet the government objective to spread the branchless banking outreach to unbanked and poor of the poor population.
The e-Sahulat scheme was launched in May 2008. Since then, it has been gaining popularity in urban and rural areas for transaction of miscellaneous payments such as utility bills, cell phone balance recharge, etc.
Besides, it has provided business opportunities for many educated unemployed people with very minimal and affordable investment.
Monday 27 December 2010
Documentation Requirements
Following are the basic documentation requirements for CRC:
• No Documents are required for applicants below the age of 10 years
• Birth or School Certificate is required for applicants over the age of 10 years
• No Documents are required for applicants below the age of 10 years
• Birth or School Certificate is required for applicants over the age of 10 years
Services &
Services
• Issuance of CRC
Delivery Time
• 5 Days
Fee Structure
Type Normal (Rs.)
Fresh 50
• Issuance of CRC
Delivery Time
• 5 Days
Fee Structure
Type Normal (Rs.)
Fresh 50
CRC
Child Registration Certificates is a registration document used to register minors under the age of 18 years.
CRC Application Process
Detailed Application Procedure
• Data Acquisition at NSRC/DAU
o Issuance of Token
o Photo Capturing
o Thumb and Signatures
o Data Acquisition by DEO
• Data uploading to NADRA Data Warehouse
• Verification and Clearance from NADRA Data Warehouse
• Printing at NSRC/DAU
• Delivery to Applicant at NSRC/DAU
CRC Application Process
Detailed Application Procedure
• Data Acquisition at NSRC/DAU
o Issuance of Token
o Photo Capturing
o Thumb and Signatures
o Data Acquisition by DEO
• Data uploading to NADRA Data Warehouse
• Verification and Clearance from NADRA Data Warehouse
• Printing at NSRC/DAU
• Delivery to Applicant at NSRC/DAU
Documentation Requirements
Following are the basic documentation requirements for CRC:
• No Documents are required for applicants below the age of 10 years
• Birth or School Certificate is required for applicants over the age of 10 years
• No Documents are required for applicants below the age of 10 years
• Birth or School Certificate is required for applicants over the age of 10 years
CRC Application Process & Detailed Application Procedure
• Data Acquisition at NSRC/DAU
o Issuance of Token
o Photo Capturing
o Thumb and Signatures
o Data Acquisition by DEO
• Data uploading to NADRA Data Warehouse
• Verification and Clearance from NADRA Data Warehouse
• Printing at NSRC/DAU
• Delivery to Applicant at NSRC/DAU
o Issuance of Token
o Photo Capturing
o Thumb and Signatures
o Data Acquisition by DEO
• Data uploading to NADRA Data Warehouse
• Verification and Clearance from NADRA Data Warehouse
• Printing at NSRC/DAU
• Delivery to Applicant at NSRC/DAU
Certificates
CRC
Child Registration Certificates is a registration document used to register minors under the age of 18 years.
Child Registration Certificates is a registration document used to register minors under the age of 18 years.
Delivery Time
• Normal - 30 days
• Urgent - 15 days
• FastTrack - 15 Days (Queue priority at NSRCs for immediate processing)
• Urgent - 15 days
• FastTrack - 15 Days (Queue priority at NSRCs for immediate processing)
New Fee Structure
Ser # Category Normal (Rs) Urgent (Rs) FastTrack (Rs) FastTrack with Home Delivery* (Rs)
1 Fresh CNIC 0 200 1000 1100
2 Modification 150 200 1000 1100
3 Renewal 75 200 1000 1100
4 Duplicate 150 200 1000 1100
* Fee includes optional Rs.100 delivery charge
1 Fresh CNIC 0 200 1000 1100
2 Modification 150 200 1000 1100
3 Renewal 75 200 1000 1100
4 Duplicate 150 200 1000 1100
* Fee includes optional Rs.100 delivery charge
Services
NSRCs provide the following services for CNIC;
• Issuance of new CNIC
• Modification of CNIC
• Duplicate of CNIC
• Correction of Official Mistake in CNIC
• Cancellation of CNIC (In case of death).
• Issuance of new CNIC
• Modification of CNIC
• Duplicate of CNIC
• Correction of Official Mistake in CNIC
• Cancellation of CNIC (In case of death).
Documentation Requirements
A CNIC applicant is required to produce the following documents at the time of application:
• Birth Certificate or
• Old NIC or
• Matriculation Certificate or
• CNICs of immediate/blood relatives
• Citizenship certificate issued by MOI
Note
• No documents are demanded from illiterate applicant for age verification for first time.
• Residents of FATA/PATA will only be entertained at their native DAUs and their forms will be attested by concerned PA/APA.
• For further details please refer to the checklist in related downloads or call us on our UAN 111-786-100.
• Birth Certificate or
• Old NIC or
• Matriculation Certificate or
• CNICs of immediate/blood relatives
• Citizenship certificate issued by MOI
Note
• No documents are demanded from illiterate applicant for age verification for first time.
• Residents of FATA/PATA will only be entertained at their native DAUs and their forms will be attested by concerned PA/APA.
• For further details please refer to the checklist in related downloads or call us on our UAN 111-786-100.
CNIC
CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) is the core product of NADRA issued to a valid/legitimate citizen of Pakistan. It is a blend of state-of-the-art technology and well-defined business rules to guarantee its authenticity and validity. Every genuine, 18 Years and above, citizen of Pakistan is eligible for CNIC.
CNIC Application Process & Detailed Application Procedure
CNIC Application Process
• Data Acquisition at Data Acquisition Unit (DAU)
o Issuance of Token
o Photo Capturing
o Thumb and Signatures
o Data Acquisition by DEO
o Form Printing
o Attestation & Form Submission
• Data uploading to NADRA Data Warehouse
• Verification and Clearance from NADRA Data Warehouse
• Printing at Production
• Delivery of CNIC to NSRC
• Data Acquisition at Data Acquisition Unit (DAU)
o Issuance of Token
o Photo Capturing
o Thumb and Signatures
o Data Acquisition by DEO
o Form Printing
o Attestation & Form Submission
• Data uploading to NADRA Data Warehouse
• Verification and Clearance from NADRA Data Warehouse
• Printing at Production
• Delivery of CNIC to NSRC
Achievements
• NADRA has been placed amongst the Top 50 e-Passport Technology Suppliers for 5 consecutive years in ID World Magazine, for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 published by Wise Media, Italy. NADRA is amongst the 3 companies selected from Asia and Africa on the list. NADRA was honored with the “Outstanding Achievement Award” at CARDEX Middle East in Cairo, Egypt in May, 2007.
• NADRA has been awarded The Merit Exporter Award by Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) in 2006 for achieving export of homeland security solutions in the international market.
• NADRA’s Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Usman Y. Mobin was awarded the “ID Talent Award” in November, 2007 at the ID World International Congress held in Milan, Italy. He was recently awarded Tamgah-e-Imtiaz in 2009 for his services rendered to the state.
• NADRA has successfully achieved Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) from Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Carnegie Melon, USA. Certification was assessed on Technology, Quality Management and Project Management divisions.
• NADRA Quality Management and CNIC Production departments are also ISO 9001:2000 Certified.
• Deputy Chairman NADRA, Mr. Tariq Malik was awarded ID Outstanding Achievement Award on November 3, 2009 in Milan at an exclusive ceremony during the eighths ID WORLD International Congress, the Global Summit on Automatic Identification. Mr. Malik was selected out of 250 people from 75 countries by international voting of editorial board consisting of CEOs of fortune 500 companies
• NADRA has been awarded The Merit Exporter Award by Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) in 2006 for achieving export of homeland security solutions in the international market.
• NADRA’s Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Usman Y. Mobin was awarded the “ID Talent Award” in November, 2007 at the ID World International Congress held in Milan, Italy. He was recently awarded Tamgah-e-Imtiaz in 2009 for his services rendered to the state.
• NADRA has successfully achieved Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) from Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Carnegie Melon, USA. Certification was assessed on Technology, Quality Management and Project Management divisions.
• NADRA Quality Management and CNIC Production departments are also ISO 9001:2000 Certified.
• Deputy Chairman NADRA, Mr. Tariq Malik was awarded ID Outstanding Achievement Award on November 3, 2009 in Milan at an exclusive ceremony during the eighths ID WORLD International Congress, the Global Summit on Automatic Identification. Mr. Malik was selected out of 250 people from 75 countries by international voting of editorial board consisting of CEOs of fortune 500 companies
Skill Of Employs
NADRA proudly employs a highly skilled workforce of more than 11,000 technical and management personnel, who contribute to register more than 96 million citizens and print more than 70 million Computerized National Identity Cards. To achieve this gigantic landmark NADRA has developed 365 Multi-biometric Interactive Registration Centers and deployed 189 mobile vans to register citizens living in far-flung areas, with a motive to provide quality service and comfort.
During this short span of time, NADRA has gained significant international recognition. ID World, organizers of the ID Card & Electronic Passport Forum have ranked NADRA as one of the World’s Top 50 Suppliers of e-Passport Technology for 04 years running.
During this short span of time, NADRA has gained significant international recognition. ID World, organizers of the ID Card & Electronic Passport Forum have ranked NADRA as one of the World’s Top 50 Suppliers of e-Passport Technology for 04 years running.
History
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) was established as National Database Organization (NDO), an attached department under the Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan in 1998. On 10 March, 2000, NDO & Directorate General of Registration (DGR) merged to form NADRA, an independent corporate body with requisite autonomy to operate independently and facilitate good governance. With the mandate of developing a system for re-registering 150 million citizens, NADRA launched the Multi-Biometric National Identity Card project developed in conformance with international security documentation issuance practices in the year 2000. The program replaced the paper based Personal Identity System of Pakistan that had been in use since 1971. To date over 96 Million citizens in Pakistan and abroad have utilized the system and its allied services to receive tamper resistant ISO standard Identification Documents.
Journey Of Civil Registration
NADRA set out on the journey of Civil Registration of all Pakistanis in March 2000 and in a short span of time NADRA’s team indigenously created a state of the art centralized Data Warehouse, Network Infrastructure and Interactive Data Acquisition Systems to issue secure Computerized National Identity Cards (CNIC). With the introduction of this new fool-proof, comprehensive and highly sophisticated computerized system, NADRA has been successful in reducing the identity theft to a bare minimum. NADRA prides itself on one of the largest centralized databases in the world. This highly secure and intelligent National Data Warehouse is the central hub of NADRA’s extraordinary strength and growth in the last 8 years. NADRA’s National Data warehouse hosts the data of over 96 million citizens and runs various Transaction Processing, Business Intelligence and Decision Support applications. Operating on international standards and models, NADRA has also developed a comprehensive supply chain, developing understandings with worldwide technology developers & resellers that give us access to state-of-the-art technologies and also enable us to assist clients in acquiring the best value for money in the market.
Introduction
National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) has gained international recognition for its success in providing solutions for identification, e-governance and secure documents that deliver multi-pronged goals of mitigating identity theft, safe-guarding the interests of our clients, and facilitating the public. In-depth Research and Development efforts have enabled NADRA to become the trailblazer in the area of Software Integration, Data Warehousing, Network Infrastructure Development and Project Management.
Saturday 18 December 2010
300,000 Watan Cards Distributed Among Survivors
The Business Recorder: Dated 5 October 2010
National Database and Registration Authority, NADRA has issued 300,000 Watan Cards to flood affected families ensuring a transparent disbursal of 20 thousand rupees per family as announced by the Government of Pakistan and so far 225,000 families have drawn more than Rs 2.5 billion, this was stated by Tariq Malik Deputy Chairman NADRA in a statement issued on Monday.
He said NADRA staff is consistently serving the people in the affected areas through 45 centres in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and Sindh while similar efforts in the remaining areas are likely to be initiated by the end of the week. He said NADRA’s role at these centres is restricted only to verify affected people according to the lists and data provided and notified by provincial governments while ensuring law and o respective order situation and providing security at the centres is of responsibility local administration and provincial Governments.
He said that NADRA is striving on zero error policy to ensure that only deserving families are issued Watan Cards enabling them to draw benefits announced by the Government. The system does not allow any human intervention giving space to corruption.
He said that unscrupulous elements for monetary gain manage to hoodwink common citizens before entering the centres but no NADRA staff has been found involved in any kind of corruption-PR
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National Database and Registration Authority, NADRA has issued 300,000 Watan Cards to flood affected families ensuring a transparent disbursal of 20 thousand rupees per family as announced by the Government of Pakistan and so far 225,000 families have drawn more than Rs 2.5 billion, this was stated by Tariq Malik Deputy Chairman NADRA in a statement issued on Monday.
He said NADRA staff is consistently serving the people in the affected areas through 45 centres in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and Sindh while similar efforts in the remaining areas are likely to be initiated by the end of the week. He said NADRA’s role at these centres is restricted only to verify affected people according to the lists and data provided and notified by provincial governments while ensuring law and o respective order situation and providing security at the centres is of responsibility local administration and provincial Governments.
He said that NADRA is striving on zero error policy to ensure that only deserving families are issued Watan Cards enabling them to draw benefits announced by the Government. The system does not allow any human intervention giving space to corruption.
He said that unscrupulous elements for monetary gain manage to hoodwink common citizens before entering the centres but no NADRA staff has been found involved in any kind of corruption-PR
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NADRA Launches Secure Cards for Afghan Refugees
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is launching ‘secure cards’ for registration of more than 1.75 million Afghan refugees, NADRA Deputy Chairman Tariq Malik stated this in a press briefing while launching the Islamabad site of SCAC registration.
The authority has registered 2.15 million Afghan citizens and issued 1.7 million PVC-based cards to Afghan citizens, the cards issued under UNHCR supervision had United Nations on Pakistani national institutions and software engineering capabilities of NADRA,” he said. NADRA stand among the top 50 companies in the world in identity management industry.
UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees T. Alexander Aleinikoff, Dr. Imran Zaib, Joint Secretary of Ministry of SAFRON and senior officials of UNHCR and NADRA were present on the occasion.
Tariq Malik said that project includes conversion of PVC based PoR cards into Teslin cards, issuance of birth certificates to registered Afghans, registration of unregistered members of registered families, acquisition of latest biometrics and demographic information of Afghans and optimisation of verification / validation procedure of PoR card.
“It is in the best interest of both Pakistan and Afghanistan that we help UNHCR to register our Afghan brothers and sisters, as it would provide them a legal status to reside in Pakistan,” said Tariq Malik.
He said in March, the government had extended the stay of registered Afghan nationals till December 31, 2012 while the pilot project was launched on August 18, 2010 in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa and in Quetta. He said later SCAC operations were launched throughout the country on September 24 from 44 centres simultaneously.
He said in 23 days after the launch of SCAC operations, 159,338 applicants are processed so far, 85948 cards have been produced, 22,073 cards have been delivered and 4384 birth certificates have been issued to the applicants. Project targeted all provinces of Pakistan collectively having 1,964,188 Afghan Nationals.
He said for this project NADRA has to arrange deployment of 62 online SCAC centres, production and issuance of 1.75 million Teslin based cards, printing and issuance of 1.0 million Birth Certificates, registration and issuance of PoR card to 200,000 UMRF from 9 designated centres and System Development and updating Afghan Citizens Database.
He said total 44 centres are operational across the country while 22 in KPK, 12 in Balochistan, 6 in Islamabad, one in Lahore, one in Sargodha and 2 in Karachi sites are working to register the Afghan nationals.
The authority has registered 2.15 million Afghan citizens and issued 1.7 million PVC-based cards to Afghan citizens, the cards issued under UNHCR supervision had United Nations on Pakistani national institutions and software engineering capabilities of NADRA,” he said. NADRA stand among the top 50 companies in the world in identity management industry.
UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees T. Alexander Aleinikoff, Dr. Imran Zaib, Joint Secretary of Ministry of SAFRON and senior officials of UNHCR and NADRA were present on the occasion.
Tariq Malik said that project includes conversion of PVC based PoR cards into Teslin cards, issuance of birth certificates to registered Afghans, registration of unregistered members of registered families, acquisition of latest biometrics and demographic information of Afghans and optimisation of verification / validation procedure of PoR card.
“It is in the best interest of both Pakistan and Afghanistan that we help UNHCR to register our Afghan brothers and sisters, as it would provide them a legal status to reside in Pakistan,” said Tariq Malik.
He said in March, the government had extended the stay of registered Afghan nationals till December 31, 2012 while the pilot project was launched on August 18, 2010 in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa and in Quetta. He said later SCAC operations were launched throughout the country on September 24 from 44 centres simultaneously.
He said in 23 days after the launch of SCAC operations, 159,338 applicants are processed so far, 85948 cards have been produced, 22,073 cards have been delivered and 4384 birth certificates have been issued to the applicants. Project targeted all provinces of Pakistan collectively having 1,964,188 Afghan Nationals.
He said for this project NADRA has to arrange deployment of 62 online SCAC centres, production and issuance of 1.75 million Teslin based cards, printing and issuance of 1.0 million Birth Certificates, registration and issuance of PoR card to 200,000 UMRF from 9 designated centres and System Development and updating Afghan Citizens Database.
He said total 44 centres are operational across the country while 22 in KPK, 12 in Balochistan, 6 in Islamabad, one in Lahore, one in Sargodha and 2 in Karachi sites are working to register the Afghan nationals.
Watan Card Formula Endorsed by All Chief Ministers
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued 500,000 Watan Cards to disburse and amount of Rs10 billion of cash assistance to flood affected families. NADRA has established 70 sites to disburse 20 thousand rupees per family through Watan Cards as announced by the Government of Pakistan. This was stated by Deputy Chairman NADRA, Tariq Malik in a statement issued on Monday.
He argued that the NADRA staff was striving hard to help the people in the affected areas through 70 centers in Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (KPK). NADRA has achieved its target to set up 30 sites in Punjab, while 32 sites in Sindh and 8 sites in Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa are working to verify the deserving affected people”, Malik claimed.
He told that NADRA would also establish seven more sites in Sindh and seven sites in the KPK provinces, while similar efforts in the remaining areas would also be initiated soon. He further stated that NADRA has been striving on a zero error policy to ensure that only deserving families are issued Watan Cards enabling them to draw benefits announced by the government. The system does not allow any human intervention giving space to corruption. He informed that the concerned banks have been directed to increase more cash points for the ease of flood affected people in drawing cash.
He said NADRA's role at these centers is restricted only to verify affected people according to the lists and data provided and notified by provincial governments while ensuring law and order and providing security at the centers is responsibility of local administration and respective provincial Governments.
He requested flood affected persons to launch their complaints to the local government through DCOs about inclusion and exclusion of their names in their lists. It is the prerogative of the concerned provincial government to notify NADRA about the necessary action as per policy. He said that unscrupulous elements for monetary gain manage to hoodwink common citizens before entering the centers but no NADRA staff has been found involved in any kind of corruption. He urged provincial and Local Governments to take action against corrupt practices.
He said local DCOs and administrations are supposed to guide the flood victims to their concerned centers which will not only avoid influx of irrelevant people at the centers but would ensure security of staff at these sites enabling them to perform their duties more effectively without any hindrances.
He claimed that by now NADRA has processed approximately 175,000 CNICs in lieu of fresh and duplicate cards, free of cost to the flood affectees on an emergency basis
He argued that the NADRA staff was striving hard to help the people in the affected areas through 70 centers in Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (KPK). NADRA has achieved its target to set up 30 sites in Punjab, while 32 sites in Sindh and 8 sites in Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa are working to verify the deserving affected people”, Malik claimed.
He told that NADRA would also establish seven more sites in Sindh and seven sites in the KPK provinces, while similar efforts in the remaining areas would also be initiated soon. He further stated that NADRA has been striving on a zero error policy to ensure that only deserving families are issued Watan Cards enabling them to draw benefits announced by the government. The system does not allow any human intervention giving space to corruption. He informed that the concerned banks have been directed to increase more cash points for the ease of flood affected people in drawing cash.
He said NADRA's role at these centers is restricted only to verify affected people according to the lists and data provided and notified by provincial governments while ensuring law and order and providing security at the centers is responsibility of local administration and respective provincial Governments.
He requested flood affected persons to launch their complaints to the local government through DCOs about inclusion and exclusion of their names in their lists. It is the prerogative of the concerned provincial government to notify NADRA about the necessary action as per policy. He said that unscrupulous elements for monetary gain manage to hoodwink common citizens before entering the centers but no NADRA staff has been found involved in any kind of corruption. He urged provincial and Local Governments to take action against corrupt practices.
He said local DCOs and administrations are supposed to guide the flood victims to their concerned centers which will not only avoid influx of irrelevant people at the centers but would ensure security of staff at these sites enabling them to perform their duties more effectively without any hindrances.
He claimed that by now NADRA has processed approximately 175,000 CNICs in lieu of fresh and duplicate cards, free of cost to the flood affectees on an emergency basis
One Million "Watan Cards" Issued to Flood Affected People
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has successfully issued one million Watan Cards and 300,000 computerised identity cards free of cost while Rs 20 billion have been disbursed among the flood affectees in a record time. This was stated by Tariq Malik, deputy chairman NADRA, in a statement issued here on Wednesday.
He said NADRAwas given a daunting task to assist the government for cash assistance while provincial govts, NADRA, PDMA and partner banks jointly had to to make the project not only a success but it had to get recognition by the global community.
He said that with the issuance of one million Watan Cards, NADRA had proved its capabilities ensuring transparent aid disbursement among the flood affectees. He said throughout the whole process, NADRA ensured that no deserving flood victim should be left without cash assistance while no imposter should be entitled for the cash aid.
Mr Malik said that NADRA was striving on zero error policy to ensure that only the deserving families were issued Watan Cards enabling them to draw benefits announced by the government, adding that the system did not allow any human intervention giving space to corruption.
He said NADRA staff were working to reach out to flood victims at a stretch. He said NADRA’s last effort to distribute cash assistance to internally displaced persons of Swat and Malakand regions, using biometric technology was a role model and the international media had regarded it the best strategy for crisis management and relief effort.
He said NADRAwas given a daunting task to assist the government for cash assistance while provincial govts, NADRA, PDMA and partner banks jointly had to to make the project not only a success but it had to get recognition by the global community.
He said that with the issuance of one million Watan Cards, NADRA had proved its capabilities ensuring transparent aid disbursement among the flood affectees. He said throughout the whole process, NADRA ensured that no deserving flood victim should be left without cash assistance while no imposter should be entitled for the cash aid.
Mr Malik said that NADRA was striving on zero error policy to ensure that only the deserving families were issued Watan Cards enabling them to draw benefits announced by the government, adding that the system did not allow any human intervention giving space to corruption.
He said NADRA staff were working to reach out to flood victims at a stretch. He said NADRA’s last effort to distribute cash assistance to internally displaced persons of Swat and Malakand regions, using biometric technology was a role model and the international media had regarded it the best strategy for crisis management and relief effort.
NADRA Retains ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Quality Management Department of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) successfully retained the ISO 9001:2008 Certification in the recent surveillance audit, says a press release.
The audit was conducted by internationally accredited body Direct Assessment Services (DAS Pvt.) Ltd. on October 15 last. The auditors appreciated the system and processes and commented positively on the continual improvement and expansion of Quality Initiatives taken by the department.
Deputy Chairman of NADRA, Tariq Malik, said on this occasion, “We are in the process of promoting the highest Quality Management Standards coupled with effective and efficient processes to enable fast paced registrations for the citizens of Pakistan. We will also consistently monitor our technology and processes for improvement and strengthening so that NADRA rises above most famous ID Solutions Providers in the International market..
The audit was conducted by internationally accredited body Direct Assessment Services (DAS Pvt.) Ltd. on October 15 last. The auditors appreciated the system and processes and commented positively on the continual improvement and expansion of Quality Initiatives taken by the department.
Deputy Chairman of NADRA, Tariq Malik, said on this occasion, “We are in the process of promoting the highest Quality Management Standards coupled with effective and efficient processes to enable fast paced registrations for the citizens of Pakistan. We will also consistently monitor our technology and processes for improvement and strengthening so that NADRA rises above most famous ID Solutions Providers in the International market..
Rs 21b Help to Flood-hit Through Watan Cards
The News: Dated 17 November, 2010
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has reached out to 1.2 million flood affected families and 21 Billion rupees have been disbursed in lieu of rehabilitation and reconstruction through 115 Watan card distribution centres established countrywide in just few weeks.
If this is not governance then what is?" questioned Tariq Malik, Deputy Chairman NADRA in a statement issued here.
Responding to criticism on media regarding speed of the program, Malik said in a country where file moves from one office to the neighboring one in a month, NADRA has established 115 centers, equipped them with technology, deployed resources and issued cash assistance cards with the speed of light. It has already become one of the largest cash assistance program in post disaster relief, as far as catering to such a huge masses is concerned.
Tariq Malik rejected the impression created by some media organizations that Widows and special persons are not getting Watan Cards. "We have already issued more than 90,000 Watan cards to flood effected widows and 3123 Watan cards to disabled persons as head of family. Remember all widows and disabled persons are not eligible -only those who belong to flood hit area duly notified by provincial governments are entitled for Watan Cards" said Malik.
Deputy Chairman said that NADRA has played its role and created a system under which funds can be distributed in a transparent way. "Its enforcement is responsibility of the provincial governments and they have to play their role," he added. NADRA has deployed the Watan Card strategy of cash assistance after it was approved by Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting with the agreement of all four provinces, Gilgit Baltistan and AJK-Online
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has reached out to 1.2 million flood affected families and 21 Billion rupees have been disbursed in lieu of rehabilitation and reconstruction through 115 Watan card distribution centres established countrywide in just few weeks.
If this is not governance then what is?" questioned Tariq Malik, Deputy Chairman NADRA in a statement issued here.
Responding to criticism on media regarding speed of the program, Malik said in a country where file moves from one office to the neighboring one in a month, NADRA has established 115 centers, equipped them with technology, deployed resources and issued cash assistance cards with the speed of light. It has already become one of the largest cash assistance program in post disaster relief, as far as catering to such a huge masses is concerned.
Tariq Malik rejected the impression created by some media organizations that Widows and special persons are not getting Watan Cards. "We have already issued more than 90,000 Watan cards to flood effected widows and 3123 Watan cards to disabled persons as head of family. Remember all widows and disabled persons are not eligible -only those who belong to flood hit area duly notified by provincial governments are entitled for Watan Cards" said Malik.
Deputy Chairman said that NADRA has played its role and created a system under which funds can be distributed in a transparent way. "Its enforcement is responsibility of the provincial governments and they have to play their role," he added. NADRA has deployed the Watan Card strategy of cash assistance after it was approved by Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting with the agreement of all four provinces, Gilgit Baltistan and AJK-Online
People Asked Not to Sell their Watan Cards
The Nation: Dated 5 November, 2010
The Watan Card holders should not sell their cards as subsequent installments of cash assistance will be made on the same card; this was stated by Tariq Malik Deputy Chairman NADRA in a statement on Thursday.
He urged that flood affectees who lost or sold their cards by mistake should contact the relevant banks to block their lost or sold card and get the new one as replacement on their CNIC.
“It’s your card; you own it and you are entitled for the replacement,” said Deputy Chairman.
He warned culprits not to exploit the vulnerability of flood victims with meager offers against their cards as severe actions will be taken against them. He said it is an identity fraud and such culprit will be handed over to law enforcement agencies.
More than 20 Billion Rupees of Cash assistance has been provided to more than 1.15 million flood victim Families through NADRA’s 100 distribution centers setup countrywide which has benefited approximately 10 million flood affected People.
Tariq Malik said that Watan Card program has become the world’s largest cash assistance program as an aftermath of disaster, as far as number of beneficiaries are concerned.
He pointed out the provincial government is responsible to endorse the right person for Watan Card, which is issued on the notification of concerned department. It has also duty to maintain law and order situation across the NADRA centers.
NADRA has deployed the WATAN Card strategy of cash assistance after it was approved by Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting with the agreement of all four provinces, GB and AJK. Malik said and added NADRA team is working aggressively in the entire country to serve the applicants of Watan Cards in all four provinces including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
NADRA with its biometric technology ensures that the beneficiary is the same person claiming to be resident of the areas notified as “flood hit area” under Calamity Act by provincial government.
Its strategy is based on Evidence of Identity (EOI) methodology, which is a new phenomenon and being observed by international aid agencies closely.
The process of cash distribution demands accurate identification of the beneficiaries as if in the ongoing financial assistance programme of the government. The EOI processes with its sophisticated biometric verification component establish exactly the identity of the aids beneficiary such as Watan Card holder; whether his/ her is living to the presenter links’ identity and with the account.
The Watan Card holders should not sell their cards as subsequent installments of cash assistance will be made on the same card; this was stated by Tariq Malik Deputy Chairman NADRA in a statement on Thursday.
He urged that flood affectees who lost or sold their cards by mistake should contact the relevant banks to block their lost or sold card and get the new one as replacement on their CNIC.
“It’s your card; you own it and you are entitled for the replacement,” said Deputy Chairman.
He warned culprits not to exploit the vulnerability of flood victims with meager offers against their cards as severe actions will be taken against them. He said it is an identity fraud and such culprit will be handed over to law enforcement agencies.
More than 20 Billion Rupees of Cash assistance has been provided to more than 1.15 million flood victim Families through NADRA’s 100 distribution centers setup countrywide which has benefited approximately 10 million flood affected People.
Tariq Malik said that Watan Card program has become the world’s largest cash assistance program as an aftermath of disaster, as far as number of beneficiaries are concerned.
He pointed out the provincial government is responsible to endorse the right person for Watan Card, which is issued on the notification of concerned department. It has also duty to maintain law and order situation across the NADRA centers.
NADRA has deployed the WATAN Card strategy of cash assistance after it was approved by Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting with the agreement of all four provinces, GB and AJK. Malik said and added NADRA team is working aggressively in the entire country to serve the applicants of Watan Cards in all four provinces including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
NADRA with its biometric technology ensures that the beneficiary is the same person claiming to be resident of the areas notified as “flood hit area” under Calamity Act by provincial government.
Its strategy is based on Evidence of Identity (EOI) methodology, which is a new phenomenon and being observed by international aid agencies closely.
The process of cash distribution demands accurate identification of the beneficiaries as if in the ongoing financial assistance programme of the government. The EOI processes with its sophisticated biometric verification component establish exactly the identity of the aids beneficiary such as Watan Card holder; whether his/ her is living to the presenter links’ identity and with the account.
NADRA Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Business Recorder: Dated 1 December 2010
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has succeeded in attaining the ISO 9001:2008 Certification for its Regional Headquarters in Islamabad.
“NADRA has always adopted the best standard for registration and delivery of National Identity documents for Pakistanis and it is committed to consistently monitor and improve its delivery service with support of customers, civil society and media”. said Tariq Malik Deputy Chairman NADRA here on Tuesday.
The audit of the NADRA was conducted by an internationally accredited body Bureau Veritas Certification (Pvt.) Ltd. on November 25-26, 2010. The auditors appreciated the system in place and commented positively on continual improvement initiatives for complaint resolution. Chairman NADRA being committed to Quality and excellence takes pride in enhancing service levels through cutting edge technology and state of the art processes.
On the achievement Deputy Chief of NADRA regards this certificate as an outstanding achievement attained as an outcome of consistent efforts by dedicated NADRA teams. NADRA has already achieved CMMI certification by Carnegie Mellon USA, ISMS (ISO 27001) and ISO 9001:2008 for other directorates. he said.
General Manager, NADRA Islamabad Brig. (R) Nasar Ahmed Mir, when contacted, placed fast paced customer registration processes and complaint resolution, while minimizing alien registrations, as the highest priority goals for PHQ NADRA, Islamabad.
He said that the certification has resulted in mapping and aligning of existing registration processes with International Quality Standards, and focuses on improved customer satisfaction and service efficiency for NADRA in future. These processes will be further streamlined and implemented at all other Regions of NADRA, he added.
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has succeeded in attaining the ISO 9001:2008 Certification for its Regional Headquarters in Islamabad.
“NADRA has always adopted the best standard for registration and delivery of National Identity documents for Pakistanis and it is committed to consistently monitor and improve its delivery service with support of customers, civil society and media”. said Tariq Malik Deputy Chairman NADRA here on Tuesday.
The audit of the NADRA was conducted by an internationally accredited body Bureau Veritas Certification (Pvt.) Ltd. on November 25-26, 2010. The auditors appreciated the system in place and commented positively on continual improvement initiatives for complaint resolution. Chairman NADRA being committed to Quality and excellence takes pride in enhancing service levels through cutting edge technology and state of the art processes.
On the achievement Deputy Chief of NADRA regards this certificate as an outstanding achievement attained as an outcome of consistent efforts by dedicated NADRA teams. NADRA has already achieved CMMI certification by Carnegie Mellon USA, ISMS (ISO 27001) and ISO 9001:2008 for other directorates. he said.
General Manager, NADRA Islamabad Brig. (R) Nasar Ahmed Mir, when contacted, placed fast paced customer registration processes and complaint resolution, while minimizing alien registrations, as the highest priority goals for PHQ NADRA, Islamabad.
He said that the certification has resulted in mapping and aligning of existing registration processes with International Quality Standards, and focuses on improved customer satisfaction and service efficiency for NADRA in future. These processes will be further streamlined and implemented at all other Regions of NADRA, he added.
NADRA Busts Gang Involved in Making Fake CNICS
Business Recorder: Dated 10th December , 2010
National Database and Registration Authority, NADRA has busted a gang involved in making fake Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) and held three NADRA officials in this regard.
"We have busted the gang of criminals and also held three NADRA officials who were helping the gangsters to process fake CNICs and handed them over to Federal Investigation Authority (FIA)," said Tariq Malik, Deputy Chairman NADRA revealed to media on Tuesday.
"We noted some suspicious activities within NADRA office and the suspected staff was put under observation and surveillance by NADRA's Vigilance Department", Malik said, adding that the arrest was possible due to NADRA internal control Systems.
He said that the human intelligence was not enough so we are using technology to study behavioral trends of data and then using the same to nab the culprits. "That is a continuous war and we will make sure transparency at all cost," he maintained. He stated that NADRA has always a zero tolerance policy for corruption and is working intensively to weed out the corrupt element from its ranks. NADRA has taken action against 106 employees in last two years and most of them have been punished and terminated, he added.
NADRA is not a law enforcement agency, but we have to call in law enforcement agencies to arrest and investigate further, as who is connected with the gangs, Malik said, adding that the authority is vigilant to take notice against suspicious attempts to obtain CNICs on the behalf of fake documents and instantly investigate such cases to hand over correct information to LEAs.
NADRA has issued more than 82 million CNICs to authentic citizens with all verification means implemented through its highly sophisticated automated systems
National Database and Registration Authority, NADRA has busted a gang involved in making fake Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) and held three NADRA officials in this regard.
"We have busted the gang of criminals and also held three NADRA officials who were helping the gangsters to process fake CNICs and handed them over to Federal Investigation Authority (FIA)," said Tariq Malik, Deputy Chairman NADRA revealed to media on Tuesday.
"We noted some suspicious activities within NADRA office and the suspected staff was put under observation and surveillance by NADRA's Vigilance Department", Malik said, adding that the arrest was possible due to NADRA internal control Systems.
He said that the human intelligence was not enough so we are using technology to study behavioral trends of data and then using the same to nab the culprits. "That is a continuous war and we will make sure transparency at all cost," he maintained. He stated that NADRA has always a zero tolerance policy for corruption and is working intensively to weed out the corrupt element from its ranks. NADRA has taken action against 106 employees in last two years and most of them have been punished and terminated, he added.
NADRA is not a law enforcement agency, but we have to call in law enforcement agencies to arrest and investigate further, as who is connected with the gangs, Malik said, adding that the authority is vigilant to take notice against suspicious attempts to obtain CNICs on the behalf of fake documents and instantly investigate such cases to hand over correct information to LEAs.
NADRA has issued more than 82 million CNICs to authentic citizens with all verification means implemented through its highly sophisticated automated systems
NADRA's Policy for Change of Name
The News: Dated 5 December, 2010
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued policy guidelines for the people who are applying for change in names to clarify the ambiguity about the process.
NADRA spokesman said that for the change of complete name, applicants have to fulfill certain requirements including provision of an affidavit attested by 1st class magistrate along with advertisement in any two newspapers approved by the Press Information Department.
The spokesman said if applicant’s qualification is Secondary School Certificate (Matric) or above, name as appears on Matric certificate will be written while if head of family (father/husband) changes his name, all family members will be required to modify their CNICs/NICOPs/CRCs.
He said For NICOP & POC holders; name change deed duly verified by the concerned Consulate General is required (only for abroad NADRA Swift Registration Centers).
The spokesman said that name change due to religion would be entertained only when the applicant gives an affidavit attested by 1st Class Magistrate along with advertisements in three national / regional daily newspapers verified by PID and certificate issued by registered religious institution/Mufti.
He said Assistant Manager/System Engineer would be responsible to see the original documents, & endorse the remarks on the application form, “Seen original documents” & sign while once name changed applicant will not be allowed to retain his old name.
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued policy guidelines for the people who are applying for change in names to clarify the ambiguity about the process.
NADRA spokesman said that for the change of complete name, applicants have to fulfill certain requirements including provision of an affidavit attested by 1st class magistrate along with advertisement in any two newspapers approved by the Press Information Department.
The spokesman said if applicant’s qualification is Secondary School Certificate (Matric) or above, name as appears on Matric certificate will be written while if head of family (father/husband) changes his name, all family members will be required to modify their CNICs/NICOPs/CRCs.
He said For NICOP & POC holders; name change deed duly verified by the concerned Consulate General is required (only for abroad NADRA Swift Registration Centers).
The spokesman said that name change due to religion would be entertained only when the applicant gives an affidavit attested by 1st Class Magistrate along with advertisements in three national / regional daily newspapers verified by PID and certificate issued by registered religious institution/Mufti.
He said Assistant Manager/System Engineer would be responsible to see the original documents, & endorse the remarks on the application form, “Seen original documents” & sign while once name changed applicant will not be allowed to retain his old name.
Monday 13 December 2010
CNIC and voter registration are important
CNIC and voter registration are important
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 20:12
LODHRAN, Feb 24, 2010: Organization for Public Interest (OPI) organized a seminar on “The
importance of CNIC & Voter Registration” at Al-falah Public School. The purpose of this seminar
was to mobilize the community for getting their Computerized National Identity Cards and using
their voting right for true democracy in the country. Primarily, the seminar was focused on
women audience as the OPI believed, majority of women have no CNIC.
Talking to the seminar, Mian Wali Muhammad Kashif told that CNIC is essential document for a
Pakistani national to get basic citizens’ rights. He told that CNIC is also required to cast a vote
in all the elections. Mr. Kashif said that every Pakistani is responsible to cast his/her vote
honestly for electing the most deserving representative.
Mr. Hasan Raza, the representative of the Election Commission of Pakistan, told that vote
registration is very required for establishing a real democratic state. He said that ECP is going
to launch a door-to-door voter registration campaign in coming weeks. He further told that a
citizen can apply for vote registering by filing a copy of his CNIC along with a copy of most
recent utility bill. Mr. Raza told, although old NIC is no longer valid however an old NIC holder
can apply for voter registration by filing required documents along with an affidavit on Rs. 20
stamp paper.
Syed Zaigham Ali Shah, Mr. Gulfam Mustafa and Mirza Saleem Akhtar also discussed the
importance of CNIC and voter registration. In the last session, the speakers replied to various
questions raised by the participants. Most questions were related to procedures of obtaining a
computerized national identity card and registering a vote. There were a total of 53 participants
including 36 women who were directly benefited through this seminar.
Press releases
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MONDAY, 16 AUGUST 2010 13:36
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Gender equality can help alleviate poverty
MONDAY, 08 MARCH 2010 17:13
LODHRAN, Mar 8, 2010: Alleviation of poverty and eliminating social injustice is possible by realizing the rights of women. Although women comprise half population of Pakistan yet they are ignored in governance and institutionalized mechanism which is a point of concern for us. This was said by Mr. Gulfam Mustafa, Executive Director of OPI, and other members of the organization who were observing International Women's Day at Press Club here. They demanded the members of senate, national and provincial assemblies to play their roles for securing the rights of women and ensuring the equal participation in governance system. They said that women can play important role in national politics and they have ability to alleviate poverty and eliminate social injustice by working along with men. They said that gender equality in all walks of life is the utmost need of the time. They told that 70% women suffer from harrassment and abuse across the world and it is our responsibility to protect them.
CNIC and voter registration are important
WEDNESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2010 20:12
LODHRAN, Feb 24, 2010: Organization for Public Interest (OPI) organized a seminar on “The importance of CNIC & Voter Registration” at Al-falah Public School. The purpose of this seminar was to mobilize the community for getting their Computerized National Identity Cards and using their voting right for true democracy in the country. Primarily, the seminar was focused on women audience as the OPI believed, majority of women have no CNIC.
Talking to the seminar, Mian Wali Muhammad Kashif told that CNIC is essential document for a Pakistani national to get basic citizens’ rights. He told that CNIC is also required to cast a vote in all the elections. Mr. Kashif said that every Pakistani is responsible to cast his/her vote honestly for electing the most deserving representative.
Mr. Hasan Raza, the representative of the Election Commission of Pakistan, told that vote registration is very required for establishing a real democratic state. He said that ECP is going to launch a door-to-door voter registration campaign in coming weeks. He further told that a citizen can apply for vote registering by filing a copy of his CNIC along with a copy of most recent utility bill. Mr. Raza told, although old NIC is no longer valid however an old NIC holder can apply for vote registration by filing required documents along with an affidavit on Rs. 20 stamp paper.
Syed Zaigham Ali Shah, Mr. Gulfam Mustafa and Mirza Saleem Akhtar also discussed the importance of CNIC and voter registration. In the last session, the speakers replied to various questions raised by the participants. Most questions were related to procedures of obtaining a computerized national identity card and registering a vote. There were a total of 53 participants including 36 women who were directly benefited through this seminar.
Governance gaps in reproductive health
TUESDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2009 20:04
LODHRAN, Dec 22, 2009: Organization for Public Interest (OPI) organized a seminar on "Governance Gaps in Reproductive Health" in Jinnah Hall of Tehsil Municipal Administration here. Several health experts, government representatives and other civil society activists highlighted various gaps in governance system of reproductive health in the district.
Speaking to the seminar, Mr. Anwar Masood, District Support Manager (Punjab Rural Support Programme) said that strategic planning is required for development in health sector. He said that every citizen has the right to better health facilities and the state is responsible for providing these services. He told that PRSP was originated from Lodhran and it has expanded its coverage nationwide. He said that majority of Basic Health Units are located out of communities which create security threats for lady doctors and other staff members. He suggested to solve such basic issues before advancing in health sector.
Ms. Zahra Sajjad Zaidi, Programme Associate SPO said that the reproductive health situation of District Lodhran is very critical and a question mark for responsible officials. She said that the district government should allocate additional resources for solving the problems in the field of reproductive health.
Dr. Samina Matloob (District President Pakistan Muslim League N) said that we need to create awareness about reproductive among the communities. She told that women need extra-ordinary antenatal and postnatal care however our society does not take care of them. She said that healthy nation is not possible without healthy mothers. For that reason, she demanded that special initiatives and awareness raising is urgent need for the health of mothers.
Mr. Tariq Mehmood Sukhera (Deputy District Officer Population Welfare) said that his department is working on different projects for reproductive health in the district. However, additional funds and proper planning is required, he added.
Mr. Gulfam Mustafa, Executive Director of OPI told that the maternal mortality ratio in the district is 550/100,000 in District Lodhran which is much higher than other areas of Pakistan. Similarly, infant mortality ratio 84/1,000 is also highest not only across the country rather much higher than other developing countries. He demanded for special initiatives in the district to control this situation.
Mirza Saleem Akhtar, President Sahara Human Rights Organization said that reproductive health is a fundamental right of every citizen and state is responsible for delivering appropriate services. At this occasion, Hafiza Ishrat Khursheed, Syed Azhar Bukhari, A.D. Anjum and Dr. Arshad Arshi also elaborated the need of action for better situation in terms of reproductive health. A large number of citizens, journalists, students, health practitioners and civil society activists were participants of this event.
Awareness walk on Human Rights Day
THURSDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2009 05:01
LODHRAN, Dec 10, 2009: An awareness walk was arranged by OPI on United Nations Human Rights Day. The purpose of the walk was to create awareness among the citizens about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and to build pressure against the violations of human rights.
The walk started from Press Club Lodhran and ended peacefully on Ghosia Chowk after passing through Chowk Thana Sadar, Kehror Morr and Railway Chowk. Dozens of citizens participated in the walk. The participants were holding banners carrying slogans in support of the human rights.
At the end of the walk at Ghosia Chowk, the participants made a chain of human hands to show their commitment to human rights and peace. At this occasion, Mr. Gulfam Mustafa, Executive Director of OPI said that OPI will continue its struggle for protecting human rights across the country. He said that the Government of Pakistan has signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the state is responsible for securing these rights. However, the ratio of human rights violations is very high in Pakistan and government need to adopt appropriate policies to stop such violations.
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