Woman Demands ‘Preferred Photo’ for ID Card Outside NADRA Office, Sparks Viral Reactions
Gujrat: An unusual and amusing incident took place outside a local office of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in Punjab’s Gujrat city, where a woman made a unique demand regarding her national identity card.
نادرا آفس ڈنگہ گجرات میں اس وقت صورتحال دلچسپ ہو گئی جب خاتون نے کہا شناختی کارڈ پر تصویر میری مرضی کی فلٹر والی لگے گی ورنہ دفتر بند کرو۔ pic.twitter.com/4ukB5QlB9b
— Muhammad Moavia (@MoaviaPTI) April 14, 2026
According to reports, the woman insisted that the photograph on her ID card should be of her own choosing. Standing outside the office, she stated, “I have applied for the ID card, so the picture on it should also be of my choice—otherwise, shut down the office.”
صحیح تو کہہ رہی ہے شناختی کارڈ پر اپنی تصویر دیکھ کر بندے کو خود شرم اتی ہے 😄
سو میں سے ایک بندہ ہی شناختی کارڈ پر اپنی تصویر سے مطمئن ہوتا ہے نہ جانے یہ کیا چکر ہے— PRO 🖊💊 (@I_143_PAKISTAN) April 14, 2026
Her unconventional demand quickly drew attention from people present at the scene and soon went viral on social media, where users responded with a mix of humor and support.
@TeaMe00 فیر بنا کے نہیں آئی ڈی کارڈ ؟
— شاہ🏴 (@Shah_saj10) April 14, 2026
Many users sympathized with her stance, joking that most people are unhappy with their ID card photos. One user commented that hardly anyone is satisfied with their picture on official documents.
Another social media user humorously asked whether the woman ultimately got her ID card issued.
Some commenters also criticized the quality of official photography, suggesting that better cameras could improve the outcome and make citizens happier with their ID photos.
نادرا اچھے کمیرے خرید لے تو بہت سے لوگ خوش ہو جائیں گے https://t.co/4Ud7YQUWDS
— Qaiser Zaman (@zaman_qais65709) April 14, 2026
The incident has since turned into a lighthearted online discussion, highlighting a common frustration shared by many regarding official identification photos.
