337,000 pensioners obtain proof of life certificates in a month
ISLAMABAD: More than 337,000 pensioners have obtained their Proof of Life certificate since its launch by the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on August 20, 2026, according to official data. The certificate is an official document that verifies that a pensioner is alive. Giving a breakdown of the facility’s usage, Nadra said 174,906 pensioners (52 per cent) obtained the…
The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) announced that over 337,000 pensioners had obtained their Proof of Life certificates since its launch on August 20, 2026. The certificate confirms a pensioner's life status. Nadra reported that 174,906 pensioners (52%) acquired the certificate via the Pak ID app from home, 134,521 (40%) through Nadra Registration Centres, 24,248 (7%) through e-Sahulat centres, and 3,585 (1%) via mobile registration vans.
Pensioners could obtain the certificate online or at the nearest Nadra service channel as per their convenience. Nadra urged pensioners to disregard misleading information and contact Nadra helpline or nearest Nadra office in case of issues. The initiative was launched following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's directives, coordinated with the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defence, Controller General of Accounts, and Military Accountant General.
The certificate can be obtained digitally through the PakID mobile app, or physically at 5,000+ e-Sahulat franchises, 988+ Nadra Registration Centres, and 500+ Union Councils, with preferential service for pensioners. A National Pensioners Register was established to provide a digital reference for identity and life-status verification, with plans to expand the register to include pensioners from other federal and provincial government organizations, public-sector bodies, and private institutions.
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