SIM Owner Details — Check SIMs on Your CNIC
SIM Owner Details in Pakistan — Check Every SIM on Your CNIC (Official Methods) Let’s clear up the biggest misunderstanding first, because it matters: in Pakistan, there is no legal website or app that reveals a stranger’s SIM owner details from their mobile number. Not one. The PTA doesn’t offer it, the networks don’t offer…
SIM Owner Details in Pakistan — Check Every SIM on Your CNIC (Official Methods)
Let’s clear up the biggest misunderstanding first, because it matters: in Pakistan, there is no legal website or app that reveals a stranger’s SIM owner details from their mobile number. Not one. The PTA doesn’t offer it, the networks don’t offer it, and anyone who says otherwise is running a scam.
What does exist — and what every Pakistani should do regularly — is checking your own sim information: every SIM registered against your own CNIC. That’s fast, official, and in some cases free. Here’s exactly how.
- SMS to 668 — Type your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes) and send it to 668. You get a reply within seconds listing how many SIMs are registered on your CNIC, network by network. Works on any phone, no internet needed. Costs about Rs 2 plus tax.
- PTA portal — cnic.sims.pk — Open the site, enter your 13-digit CNIC, complete the CAPTCHA, and see the full record free of charge. This one works from abroad too, so overseas Pakistanis can check without a Pakistani number.
What the 668 Reply Actually Tells You
The reply gives you an operator-wise count — something like: Jazz 2, Telenor 1, Zong 1, Ufone 0. It confirms that these SIMs exist under your identity. If the total matches what you actually use, you’re fine. If it shows SIMs you never bought, read the “unknown SIM” section below immediately — that one matters.
Two More Genuine Codes Worth Knowing
Beyond the main check, two official short codes answer the questions people ask most:
| Code | What it does |
|---|---|
| MNP → 667 | Send “MNP” from the SIM in your own hand. The reply confirms the registered name and network of that SIM — useful when you’ve picked up a second-hand SIM and want to know whose name it’s still under. |
| Any number → 76367 | SMS an 11-digit number here to find out which network it currently belongs to (handy after number portability). It never returns a name or CNIC — only the operator. |
Your own operator can also confirm your biometric verification status. The codes change from time to time, so the safest move is to ask your network’s helpline directly: Jazz 111, Telenor 345, Zong 310, Ufone 333.
Found an Unknown SIM on Your CNIC? Do This
This is the most important section on this page. If the 668 reply or the portal shows SIMs you never activated, someone may have used your identity. Don’t panic — but don’t ignore it either.
- Screenshot everything. Save the 668 reply or the portal screen with the date visible. This is your proof.
- Call the operator’s helpline (Jazz 111, Telenor 345, Zong 310, Ufone 333), give your CNIC, and ask them to flag and block the unknown SIM.
- Visit the nearest franchise or service centre with your original CNIC. Ask for biometric “SIM Disowning” — they’ll verify your fingerprints and detach the SIM from your identity.
- Escalate if the operator is slow. File a complaint at complaint.pta.gov.pk (or the PTA CMS app), or call the PTA helpline 0800-55055.
- Secure your accounts. If the unknown SIM was active, change passwords on any bank or mobile-wallet accounts — OTPs could have gone to the wrong hands.
Can I Find the Owner of an Unknown Number Calling Me?
Honest answer: no legal way exists. Looking up someone else’s identity from their number without consent falls under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 — it’s a punishable offence. If you’re getting harassing calls, don’t try to unmask the caller yourself. Block the number on your phone, and if it continues, report it through your operator and PTA’s complaint system. That’s the route the law actually supports.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check SIM owner details on my CNIC for free?
Use PTA’s official portal at cnic.sims.pk — it’s completely free. Enter your 13-digit CNIC, solve the CAPTCHA, and you’ll see every SIM registered under your identity. The SMS method (CNIC to 668) costs about Rs 2 plus tax but works without internet.
Can I find the owner details of someone else’s number?
No. There is no legal public service in Pakistan that reveals another person’s name, CNIC, or address from their mobile number. Any site claiming to do this is unauthorised — treat it as a scam and don’t hand over your own data.
How many SIMs are allowed per CNIC in Pakistan?
PTA enforces a maximum of 5 SIMs per operator per CNIC, with biometric verification required for every activation. If you’ve hit the limit on one network, you must disown an old SIM before activating a new one.
What should I do if an unknown SIM is registered on my CNIC?
Screenshot the 668/portal result with the date, call the operator’s helpline to flag it, then visit the franchise with your original CNIC for biometric SIM Disowning. If the operator doesn’t resolve it, complain to PTA at complaint.pta.gov.pk or call 0800-55055.
What does sending MNP to 667 show?
It confirms the registration details of the SIM physically in your phone — the registered name and network. It only works from that SIM itself and tells you nothing about anyone else’s number.
How do I check which network a number belongs to?
SMS the 11-digit number to 76367. The reply tells you the current operator (useful after number portability). It never reveals the owner’s name or CNIC.
My SIM got blocked because of CNIC issues. What now?
Renew your CNIC at NADRA (or via the Pak-ID app) if it’s expired, then visit your operator’s franchise with the original CNIC for biometric re-verification. Service is usually restored within one to two working days.
Are third-party “SIM database” apps on the Play Store safe?
No. They have no access to PTA’s real records, so their results are unreliable at best — and many exist mainly to collect your contacts and personal data. Stick to 668 and cnic.sims.pk.
