{"id":81731,"date":"2026-09-29T07:55:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T07:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsvog.com\/ur\/81731"},"modified":"2026-09-29T07:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T07:55:30","slug":"sibling-biometrics-valid-for-first-cnic-application-in-absence-of-parents-clarifies-nadra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsvog.com\/ur\/81731","title":{"rendered":"Sibling Biometrics valid for first CNIC application in absence of parents, clarifies NADRA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">\n<p><strong>ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has detailed the procedure for citizens applying for their first Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and completing biometric verification in the absence of parents.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a recent podcast, a NADRA spokesperson clarified who can conduct the required biometric verification when an applicant turns 18 if parents are unavailable.<\/p>\n<p>The spokesperson explained that while it is ideal for at least one parent to accompany the applicant and complete the biometric verification, the process does not halt if parents are missing or deceased.<\/p>\n<p>In such cases, verification responsibility automatically shifts to a sibling listed within the family tree in NADRA records.<\/p>\n<p>If both brothers are registered on the same B-Form (Child Registration Certificate), the sibling can accompany the applicant to verify the application.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is a brother&#039;s biometric verification acceptable at NADRA in the absence of the parents?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ETQNQXIlsQA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>NADRA also highlighted that if the applicant already has a B-Form, the first-time CNIC application can be submitted online via the Pak ID mobile application.<\/p>\n<p>However, citizens are advised to ensure that their family tree and B-Form details are complete and accurate in NADRA records before applying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/arynews.tv\/sibling-biometrics-valid-for-first-cnic-application-in-absence-of-parents-clarifies-nadra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has detailed the procedure for citizens applying for their first Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and completing biometric verification in the absence of parents. In a recent podcast, a NADRA spokesperson clarified who can conduct the required biometric verification when an applicant turns 18 if parents are unavailable. 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