Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- The National Database and Registration Authority has issued new guidelines for citizens applying for their first CNIC after turning 18. NADRA said applicants without registered parents or siblings must complete additional verification. They must also provide required documents before submitting their applications. The authority introduced these requirements to verify applicants' identities and citizenship records.

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According to NADRA, applicants must provide a verified computerized birth certificate. They can also submit a citizenship certificate or naturalisation certificate. In addition, applicants must bring two witnesses aged 18 or above. Both witnesses mus...