{"id":72755,"date":"2026-03-13T17:59:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72755"},"modified":"2026-03-13T17:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:59:33","slug":"nadra-digital-id-cards-hold-same-legal-status-as-physical-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72755","title":{"rendered":"NADRA: Digital ID cards hold same legal status as physical cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has reiterated that digital identity cards hold the same legal validity as physical ID cards.<\/p>\n<p>A NADRA spokesperson stated that some government offices and institutions continue to request physical ID cards or photocopies instead of accepting digital IDs, which contradicts the existing legal and regulatory framework.<\/p>\n<p>Under the NADRA Ordinance, regulations 9 and 10 confer legal recognition to digital identity credentials, making them valid proof of identity.<\/p>\n<p>The spokesperson highlighted that using digital IDs reduces the need for unnecessary photocopies of physical cards, helps protect citizens\u2019 personal data, and prevents misuse of identity information.<\/p>\n<p>NADRA has instructed all government departments, public and financial institutions, and telecom operators to ensure compliance with these regulations. 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