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ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has revolutionized the birth registration process. Citizens can now register their children\u2019s births in their respective Union Councils (UCs) from the comfort of their homes via the Pak-ID mobile app, ARY News reported.<\/strong><\/p>\n According to NADRA, this facility is currently available in all districts of Punjab; Karachi East, Karachi Central, Naushahro Feroze, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar, and Tando Muhammad Khan in Sindh; and the Quetta district in Balochistan.<\/p>\n Work is underway to expand this service to the remaining districts across the country soon.<\/p>\n Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1-Child Birth Registration via Pak-ID App<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Getting Started Download the Pak-ID app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and register your account to log in.<\/p>\n Initiating the Process On the main dashboard, select the \u201cProvincial Civil Registration Services\u201d category and choose your province. Then, click on the \u201cBirth\u201d option.<\/p>\n Review the list on the next screen. Click the name of the child you wish to register. If the name is not on the list, select the option to add a new entry.<\/p>\n Then Application Details will open and select your respective District, Tehsil, and Union Council (UC).<\/p>\n Choose the appropriate category and enter the child\u2019s Date of Birth. Click \u201cCalculate Fee\u201d to see the service charges, then click \u201cStart Application.\u201d<\/p>\n 2-Entering Child Information<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n If already in NADRA records: Click \u201cYes\u201d and enter the child\u2019s B-Form or ID number.<\/p>\n If not registered: Click \u201cNo,\u201d enter the complete required details, and proceed.<\/p>\n 3-Parent & Additional Details<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n Enter the required information for the parents, followed by any requested \u201cAdditional Details,\u201d and click next.<\/p>\n 4- Biometrics & Photography<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Under 3 years: No photograph is required.<\/p>\n 3 to 10 years: A live photograph must be captured and uploaded.<\/p>\n Above 10 years: Both a photograph and fingerprints are mandatory. (Note: Ensure the child\u2019s face is positioned within the circle on the screen while capturing the photo.)<\/p>\n 5-Address & Payment<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Select the present or permanent address you want printed on the certificate. Pay the fees using a Debit\/Credit Card, Raast, EasyPaisa, JazzCash, or e-Sahulat.<\/p>\n