New fee Update For Obtaining Arms Licenses In Pakistan

Citizens in Pakistan must acquire a license from the Ministry of Interior to possess firearms of both non-prohibited and prohibited calibers. The ministry issues the license after verifying the applicant’s submitted documents. Before applying for a new arms license, individuals must meet specific criteria:

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1. Possess a valid CNIC or NICOP.
2. Be at least 25 years old.
3. Not be deemed unsuitable by local law enforcement.
4. Not be a proscribed individual or affiliated with proscribed organizations, nor be suspected of involvement in anti-state activities.
5. Be physically, mentally, and psychologically fit to carry a weapon.

The process of obtaining an arms license involves several steps:

1. Seeking approval from the Ministry of Interior.
2. Receiving the approval letter.
3. Uploading the approval onto the NADRA system through an online process by the Ministry of Interior.
4. Providing biometrics within the prescribed period and receiving a Demand Notice from NADRA.
5. Purchasing the weapon from an authorized dealer and entering the details on the demand notice.
6. Submitting the Demand Note to the respective DC Office.
7. Submitting the Demand Note to NADRA for license issuance.

Required documents for obtaining a new arms license include an application, a photocopy of CNIC (attested), police clearance certificate, affidavit (attested by a notary public), and filer documents if applicable.

The fee structure for a new arms license comprises both government and NADRA fees. For prohibited licenses, the total fee is Rs28,000 (Rs25,000 government fee and Rs3,000 NADRA fee). For non-prohibited licenses, the government fee is Rs12,500, with an additional Rs1,500 NADRA fee, totaling Rs14,000. Filer individuals meeting the prescribed tax ceiling may receive a fee reduction of one-half for each category of arms license.