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CNIC Reader on Windows Pc

Developed By: Pakdata

License: Free

Rating: 3,4/5 - 5.451 votes

Last Updated: December 23, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.1
Size 4.3 MB
Release Date November 05, 15
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Required to be able to access the camera device. [see more (5)]

What's New:
#17 Shows message if CNIC Reader dependencies are not downloaded.Fixes some character problem in Urdu/SindhiAuto focus improvements for some phonesPinch to... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Free CNIC Reader app is the latest CNIC barcode scanner app. It will scan Computerized National Identity Card issued by NADRA Pakistan.

No need for expansive CNIC barcode scanner... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download CNIC Reader and install on Windows PC. CNIC Reader is free Productivity app, developed by Pakdata. Latest version of CNIC Reader is 1.1, was released on 2015-11-05 (updated on 2023-12-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of CNIC Reader is 3,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 5,451 users, 1,928 users had rated it 5*, 2,897 users had rated it 1*.

How to install CNIC Reader on Windows?

Instruction on how to install CNIC Reader on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install CNIC Reader on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install CNIC Reader using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "CNIC Reader" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install CNIC Reader on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "CNIC Reader" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.1.

Download CNIC Reader 1.1 on Windows PC – 4.3 MB

Free CNIC Reader app is the latest CNIC barcode scanner app. It will scan Computerized National Identity Card issued by NADRA Pakistan.

No need for expansive CNIC barcode scanner hardware. Now you can use your phone for CNIC barcode scanning.

It will retrieve data from CNIC after scanning the barcode present in back side of CNIC.
Name (Urdu or Sindhi)
Father's Name (Urdu or Sindhi)
Date of Birth
Address
CNIC Number
Family Number

TAX information from FBR.
SIM number registration info from PTA.

It is very fast and accurate. For best result use original CNIC or a good color copy. Note: it may not work with black and white copy.

This app will also verify with FBR TAX records and retrieve NTN info. Additionally it will also check number of SIMs registered with each telecom.

Also CNIC number can be entered using keyboard or Voice.

Easily transfer CNIC data by sharing using email/message.

Save CNIC info as contact.

Free version will provide 50 CNIC scans.

In-app purchase will remove ads and allow scanning

Enterprise version will provide ability to sync data with desktop/server application.

CNIC - Computerized National Identity Card
NADRA - National Database and Registration Authority
FBR - Federal Board of Revenue
NTN - National Tax Number
PTA - Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
SIM - Subscriber Identity Module
PAKDATA - Pakistan Data Management Services
#17 Shows message if CNIC Reader dependencies are not downloaded.
Fixes some character problem in Urdu/Sindhi

Auto focus improvements for some phones
Pinch to Zoom
Free scan limit increased
crash fix
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to read from external storage.