Why is There a Need to Check SIM Card Number Ownership Against CNIC?

If you have any SIM card registered against your CNIC and you are unaware of it, it may lead to problems for you. Someone might use those SIM cards against you for some fraud or criminal activities. To avoid getting into any unfortunate circumstances, you should have track of all the SIM cards issued against your name. this will help you block any of the numbers you are not aware of.

How many SIM Cards can one person have?

PTA has issued a regulation that allows an individual to have a maximum of 5 SIM cards under his/her CNIC. All these 5 SIMs are verified and registered in his name. If someone already has five SIMs, he/she cannot get any more SIMs. If someone wants to buy an additional SIM, he/she has to block one of the SIMs.

It is important to note that a person can have, in no condition, no more than 5 SIMs registered under his CNIC.

How to Check Sim Owner Details  On Your CNIC?

PTA SIM Information System

SMS Method:

1. Open the SMS application on your mobile phone.
2. Type your CNIC number (without dashes).
3. Send it to 668
4. You will receive a reply with the number of SIMs registered against your CNIC.

Online Method:

1. Open your web browser and go to  PTA SIM Information System
2. Enter your CNIC number.
3. Complete the CAPTCHA verification.
4. Click on the "Submit" button to view the registered SIMs.

Network-Specific Methods

How To Check Jazz  Sim Card Number

USSD Code:

1. Dial *336# from your Jazz SIM.
2. Select the option for "View Registered Number" (option 1).
3. You will receive a list of all Jazz numbers registered against your CNIC.

SMS Method:

1. Send your CNIC number (without dashes) to 668
2. You will receive a list of all Jazz numbers registered against your CNIC.

Zong Sim Owner Details By Number

USSD Code:

1. Dial  *310# from your Zong SIM.
2. Follow the instructions to check the registered numbers.
3. You will receive a list of all Zong numbers registered against your CNIC.

SMS Method:

1. Send your CNIC number (without dashes) to 668
2. You will receive a list of all Zong numbers registered against your CNIC.

Telenor Sim Card Check Online

USSD Code:

1. Dial *345*13# from your Telenor SIM.
2. Follow the instructions to check the registered numbers.
3. You will receive a list of all Telenor numbers registered against your CNIC.

SMS Method:

1. Send your CNIC number (without dashes) to 668
2. You will receive a list of all Telenor numbers registered against your CNIC.

Ufone  Number Check on CNIC 

USSD Code:

1. Dial *336# from your Ufone SIM.
2. Select the option to view registered numbers.
3. You will receive a list of all Ufone numbers registered against your CNIC.

SMS Method:

1. Send your CNIC number (without dashes) to 668
2. You will receive a list of all Ufone numbers registered against your CNIC.

Important Notes:

• Charges: There might be a nominal fee for sending the SMS to 668.
• Privacy: Ensure you enter your CNIC number correctly and avoid sharing it with unauthorized individuals to protect your personal information.
• Limitations: Each method requires the use of the corresponding network's SIM card or access to a phone that supports that network.

Using these methods, you can check how many and which SIMs are registered against your CNIC across different networks in Pakistan.

How to Block SIM Cards registered against your CNIC?

If you find any sims issued against your name that you are unaware of, you need to block those cards immediately. To block extra SIM Cards issued against your CNIC, follow these steps.

• The message clearly states the name of the cellular company of each SIM Card.
• So, visit the nearest franchise or customer support office of the relevant telecom provider.
• The Customer service representative will demand your original CNIC to begin the process.
• Fill in a form to block registered SIM.
• After following the process, your SIM will be blocked immediately.