Why takes time to check NADRA application despite records? 📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways: ISLAMABAD: Why does NADRA take time to check the applicant despite having all the records? In this reply, NADRA spokesperson gave an explana. Speaking in the podcast, NADRA Spokesperson said that sometimes older people come to NADRA office for the first time to get an ID card, for. He said that it is necessary for the NADRA officer to verify what is the family record of the applicant and how to link him with his family. ISLAMABAD: Why does NADRA take time to check the applicant despite having all the records? In this reply, NADRA spokesperson gave an explanation. Speaking in the podcast, NADRA Spokesperson said that sometimes older people come to NADRA office for the first time to get an ID card, for them the process of identity verification and linking with family records can be relatively different and cause delays. He said that it is necessary for the NADRA officer to verify what is the family record of the applicant and how to link him with his family in the NADRA system. Before this it is also verified whether the applicant is a Pakistani citizen or not. For this purpose, the NADRA officer does not rely only on current documents, but if required, old government records or old identity cards can also be used. According to the spokesman, before the establishment of NADRA, there was a manual system of issuing ID cards, in which the records of the ID cards of citizens were kept, so searching and verifying the old records could sometimes take a day or two or even more. Official Wire Source & Legal Disclaimer Read ▼ 📰 Official Source & Legal Provenance: ARY News Urdu Documented Wire Record Editorial & Legal Notice: Ingested and verified from official journalistic wire (ARY News Urdu) under applicable press regulations. Full primary documentary sources are permanently archived.