MADINAH: Following a temporary suspension during the Hajj season, NADRA on Saturday announced that it would reopen its services at its office in Madinah for Pakistani nationals living in Saudi Arabia.
Acting as per the directives of the Saudi authorities, NADRA had stopped its services for Pakistan living in Madinah and its surroundings. In a statement, NADRA has said services at the Madinah office will resume on Sunday, 12 July 2026. It further said that Pakistani citizens residing in Madinah and surrounding areas will once again be able to access services from 12 July.
Meanwhile, NADRA has introduced a unique version of the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis NICOP, which serves as an official identity document for Pakistanis living abroad. According to NADRA, the new versions of NICOP are equipped with a secure microchip, enhanced security features, and improved durability.
A QR code-enabled NICOP is also available to facilitate faster verification of cardholder information. The authority is no longer issuing Teslin-based NICOP cards.
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