The changes are made in order to prevent human trafficking and end fake registrations. As per the official announcement, obtaining a B-form birth registration at the local union council level will now be compulsory.

The revised B-form registration guidelines entail Biometric data or photographs of children up to 3 years old are not needed. A photograph and eye scan will be compulsory for children of ages between 3 and 10. Photographs, eye scans and biometric data are required for children of ages 10 to 18. A separate B form with a validity period will be issued to each child. A new B form is necessary to apply for a passport, even though the previous one will still be valid.

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In addition to the new B-Form rules, NADRA has also launched a new chipless identity card; it is cheap and fast. These cards include data in both Urdu and English and a QR code for verification without the extra fee.

These changes will not only enhance security but also make ID documentation a lot easier and accessible.

NADRA, in its recent announcement, urged people to get their records corrected – those who have made ID cards with wrong or outdated information.