NADRA to Establish Sixth Mega Centre in Karachi
KARACHI: In a major step toward improving citizen facilitation, the National Database and Registration Authority has announced plans to establish Karachi’s sixth NADRA Mega Centre, aimed at easing workload, reducing overcrowding, and offering faster identity-related services in Pakistan’s largest city.
According to NADRA officials, the initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance service delivery, digital registration capacity, and public access to CNIC, family registration certificates, biometrics, and identity verification services.
Why Karachi Needs a Sixth Mega Centre
Karachi — with a population exceeding 20 million — currently relies on five mega centres that remain busy around the clock. Long queues, heavy daily footfall, and rising demand for:
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CNIC issuance and renewal
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Biometric verification
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Family registration updates
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e-Sahulat and digital identity services
have pushed NADRA to expand its infrastructure.
Officials noted that the new centre would reduce pressure on existing megacentres, particularly during peak seasons such as election cycles and national documentation drives.
Expected Location & Facilities
While the exact site has not yet been disclosed, NADRA confirmed it will be set up in a high-access commercial zone to accommodate large-scale operations.
The new mega centre is expected to offer:
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24/7 service availability
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Extended counters for quick processing
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Digital token management
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Special assistance for women, senior citizens, and differently-abled persons
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Faster complaint resolution desks
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Dedicated biometric and verification rooms
Tech upgrades, including AI-supported workflow systems, are also part of the design to cut wait times.
Government’s Broader Digital Identity Push
The expansion aligns with the federal government’s goal to modernize public services and strengthen secure identity management. NADRA continues to expand:
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Mobile registration vans
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Digital identity tools
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Overseas Pakistani facilitation
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Data integration with provincial departments and law enforcement
This new mega centre is expected to significantly boost Karachi’s digital governance and public service delivery capacity.
Conclusion
The addition of a sixth NADRA Mega Centre in Karachi marks a major administrative milestone aimed at easing public access to essential services. Authorities are expected to announce further details in the coming weeks.
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