National Database and Registration Authority has launched a new system for issuing B-Forms, bringing changes to how identification documents are provided to citizens both داخل پاکستان and overseas.
Under the revised system, every child will now be issued a separate B-Form at three different stages of life, with each document having its own validity period. These forms will gradually include more details, such as photographs and biometric information.
According to the new policy, the first B-Form will be issued at birth without a photograph and will remain valid until the child turns three years old.
Once the child reaches the age of three, a second B-Form will be issued, this time including a photograph. This document will be valid until the child becomes ten years old.
After the age of ten, a third B-Form will be issued. At this stage, the form will include the child’s photograph along with biometric data such as fingerprints and an iris scan. This document will remain valid until the age of eighteen.
Parents are advised to register their child’s birth at the Union Council within one month and obtain the first B-Form from NADRA. They should also renew the document on time after each stage. For renewal, parents can visit the nearest NADRA office with their child or apply online through the Pak-ID mobile application.
Overall, this updated system is designed to keep children’s identification records accurate and up to date as they grow.