CNIC (Pakistan)
The Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) (Urdu: قومی شناختی کارڈ) is an identity card issued by Pakistan's National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). The card is available to any citizen of Pakistan who is 18 years of age or older. The CNIC is a computerised version of the National Identity Card (NIC).
| Computerised National Identity Card (کمپیوٹرائزڈ قومی شناختی کارڈ) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Identity document |
| Issued by | National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) |
| First issued | 1973 (paper-based) 2000 (computerised card) 2012 (smart card) |
| Valid in | Pakistan |
| Eligibility | Pakistani citizenship |
| Expiration | 10 years (No expiry after bearer has exceeded 60 years of age) |
| Cost | Free (CNIC) PKR 750 (Smart CNIC) |
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