ISLAMABAD (Daily Point) – In a significant move aimed at easing challenges faced by overseas Pakistanis in accessing Pakistani Missions Abroad, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a user-friendly digital Power of Attorney (PoA) service.

This initiative seeks to simplify and streamline the process of granting power of attorney to individuals residing in Pakistan, offering a seamless and efficient experience.

Now, overseas Pakistanis with a valid National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP), Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), or Pakistan Origin Card (POC) can empower individuals in Pakistan through a straightforward six-step online process.

Before initiating the Online Power of Attorney application, applicants must meet specific criteria, including being an overseas Pakistani. Additionally, valid identity documents such as CNIC/NICOP/POC for the executor(s), witnesses, and attorney are essential, along with a valid email address, contact number, and a mailing address outside of Pakistan.

Biometric data, comprising the best four fingers of the executor(s) and two witnesses, is required, along with online fee payment through a credit or debit card. Applicants must also submit a scanned copy of the original Power of Attorney, complete with signatures, thumb impressions, and a photo of the executant affixed.

It is crucial for applicants to provide accurate details of the attorney and witnesses. For Power of Attorney attestation, foreigners are advised to physically visit the relevant Pakistani Mission Abroad after obtaining attestation from their country’s State Department or Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the Digital Power of Attorney application process, executors bear the responsibility of selecting their designated Pakistan Foreign Mission (Embassy/High Commission/Consulate). Failure to do so may lead to misrouting the application, potentially resulting in rejection. NADRA’s digital Power of Attorney service represents a forward-looking approach to meeting the evolving needs of overseas Pakistanis, ensuring a more accessible and efficient legal process.