Please refer to BPRD Circular Letter No.06 dated April 04, 2008 on the above subject.

2. Based on the representation received from the Banks, indicating difficulties in meeting the extended deadline of June 30, 2008 for complying with the instructions issued vide aforesaid circular letter, it has been decided to extend the date for meeting the subject requirement upto December 31, 2008.

3. Banks/DFIs are advised to carry on aggressive public campaign through print/ electronic media for creating public awareness on requirement of CNIC for banking purposes. Moreover, banks/DFIs are advised to contact the accountholders individually who have not yet provided the attested copy of CNIC. They are also required to provide information on progress made on the subject on fortnightly basis, within seven days of the close of each fortnight, as per the following format.

Total No. of Accounts	Accounts with CNIC		Accounts without CNIC
			Active Accounts		Inoperative Accounts
	Number	Percentage of total number of accounts	Number	Percentage of total number of accounts	Number	Percentage of total number of accounts

4. All other instructions on the subject shall, however, remain unchanged.

5. Please acknowledge receipt.