The interior ministry released a notification regarding the extension for the validity of Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) and Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) till June 30.
The concerned authorities have been directed to entertain nationals in the country and abroad for processing manual extension of passports and computerised national identity cards up to June 30 and until further orders as National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has discontinued renewal of CNICs.
It also stated that the expired passports will be extended manually for a further period of one year against the fee payment of Rs1,000, whereas, Rs800 will be charged for the manual endorsement of records regarding newborn babies in MRPs of parents.