NADRA CNIC Warning & SIM Blocking Notice |Ultimate Rewinds

 

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have started taking action against expired, cancelled, or deceased individuals’ CNICs (Computerized National Identity Cards). If you've received a warning, it could mean one of the following:

• Your CNIC has expired

• Your CNIC has been cancelled

• Your CNIC belongs to someone who is deceased

In response, PTA is blocking all SIM cards that are registered under such CNICs.

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Important Deadlines by PTA

Deadline	Action
August 16, 2024	SIMs on cancelled CNICs will be blocked
September 2, 2024	Last date to renew CNICs expired before 2017
September 15, 2024	Last date to transfer SIMs from deceased individuals

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What You Should Do

1. Renew Your CNIC
   Visit your nearest NADRA office or use  online to renew your CNIC.

2. Transfer SIMs from Deceased Persons
   If you're using a SIM registered to someone who has passed away, visit a service center with their death certificate and your CNIC to transfer ownership.

3. Check with PTA
   If you received a warning call PTA helpline 0800-55055 to verify your status.

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 NADRA's Crackdown on Fake CNICs

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