4. In addition, Section 10 of the Citizenship Act allows for a woman to get citizenship from her husband upon their marriage. Keeping this in mind, Safiya should have been allowed to apply for her CNIC through her husband, rather than requiring her to apply through her father - who has passed away. Current Status 5. Up until the time of her illness, NADRA still had not accepted Safiya’s application for a CNIC. Now, due to her illness, she is unable to pursue the matter further since she is bedridden. Her sister works full time and is the breadwinner for her family so is also unable to pursue the matter on her behalf. 22