UAE Pakistanis to Get Machine Readable IDs

Under the current procedure, all the application forms submitted at the Pakistani missions in the UAE are sent to the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) in Pakistan. Nicop is a machine-readable document that facilitates movement through the immigration controls. Its swiping feature makes it a safeguard against misuse. It also offers unique privileges and facilities to its holder including a free-of-cost Urdu language NIC upon return and a visa-free…