<ul><li>The Pakistani government has ordered the immediate deactivation of all SIM cards linked to expired or invalid CNICs, starting with those issued in 2017 or earlier.</li><li>SIMs registered under deceased individuals will also be blocked immediately, with the policy being implemented in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).</li><li>A high-level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi introduced key reforms to enhance national ID integrity and service access, including the implementation of a facial recognition system by December 31, 2025.</li><li>NADRA has expanded its services to underserved areas, opened new regional offices, and is constructing a state-of-the-art Mega Centre in Islamabad to improve accessibility and capacity for identity services.</li></ul>

Government Orders Immediate Blocking of SIMs Linked to Expired CNICs

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