Last checked November 2026
Persons with disabilities can register with NADRA for a special CNIC, which carries a disability logo. This card is commonly required for disability programmes such as Punjab's Hum Qadam monthly cash assistance, and for quotas and concessions.
What to bring
- Disability certificate from the district medical board
- CNIC or B-form
- Guardian's CNIC (for minors)
Take originals plus photocopies. Offices may ask for extra documents.
Your route
- 1
Get a disability certificate from the designated medical board in your district.
- 2
Apply to NADRA for a special CNIC (or B-form for children) showing the disability logo.
- 3
Check eligibility for programmes such as Hum Qadam (Punjab) and BISP.
- 4
Apply through the official programme and keep your documents up to date.
Tips & common mistakes
- Ask your district social welfare office where the medical board sits.
- Keep copies of the disability certificate, because many schemes ask for it.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Hum Qadam?+
According to PSPA, it's for persons with disabilities in low-income households (PMT score of 30 or less in the national registry) who hold a special CNIC.
Fees, documents and timelines change, so Raasta deliberately doesn't quote fees. Confirm current requirements on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date?