{
  "id": 2354976,
  "title": "NADRA Makes Proof of Life Certificate Free and Widely Accessible for Pensioners",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/nadra-makes-proof-of-life-certificate-free-and-widely-accessible-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T09:44:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/21/nadra-makes-proof-of-life-certificate-free-and-widely-accessible-for-pensioners/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a free Proof of Life Certificate (PoLC) for pensioners across Pakistan. This initiative, initiated by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, is designed to simplify the process for elderly, bedridden, and differently-abled pensioners who struggle to visit banks or pension offices for periodic proof-of-life requirements. Pensioners can now obtain the PoLC digitally through the convenient PakID mobile application, or at over 5,000 e-Sahulat franchises, 988 NADRA Registration Centers, and 500 Union Councils nationwide. For those with limited mobility, the PoLC is also available via NADRA's Mobile Registration Vans, bike services, and man-pack registration services. This reform, coordinated with the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, Ministry of Defense, and Controller General of Accounts (CGA), also involves the establishment of a National Pensioners Register. The register keeps pension authorities updated on relevant changes and enables banks to perform digital verification of pensioner status, streamlining pension disbursement and reducing reliance on physical or paper-based verifications.",
  "summary": "National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made the Proof of Life Certificate (PoLC) completely free of charge for pensioners … Read More The post NADRA Makes Proof of Life Certificate Free and Widely Accessible for Pensioners appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Nadra makes Proof of Life certificate free for pensioners, expands access points",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/nadra-makes-proof-of-life-certificate-free-for-pensioners-expands",
        "published": "2026-08-21T11:39:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "NADRA announces free proof of life certificates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/nadra-announces-free-proof-of-life-certificates",
        "published": "2026-08-21T12:19:17.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}