The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has allowed women the choice to mention the name of their husbands in their computerised national identity cards (CNIC) or continue with their father’s name, according to a news outlet.
NADRA Chairman Tariq Malik said that steps have been taken to increase women’s registration to empower and protect their rights, adding that the authority has reduced the existing registration gap between women and men from 14 percent to 10 percent in 100 days, besides establishing an inclusive registration unit to increase women registration.
“The unit is reviewing all policies to enhance women registration, whether it is linked with awareness or outreach,” he said.
“Within few months, approximately 40 million households have validated their family members through dedicated service 8009. The CNIC is just not a plastic card. It not only protects the rights of women but also empowers them to benefit from the government policies and steps,” he added.
The NADRA chairman warned that corruption in the authority would not be tolerated, adding that 262 employees have been charged with malpractices, while 107 employees have been sacked.
