How to Check SIM Owner Name and CNIC in Pakistan?
By Qandeel Zehra If you are a mobile phone user in Pakistan, it is important to know the SIM owner details of the particular SIM you are using. Previously, users could easily purchase SIM cards without completing the registration process, but due to rising concerns about illicit activities involving unauthorized SIM cards, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has made it mandatory for users to register their SIM cards in their own name to use network services.
We will provide various methods that have been verified by PTA to check the SIM card owner name and address in Pakistan:
Methods to Check SIM Owner Name and CNIC
PTA has provided several ways for users to check the SIM owner name and CNIC number of any mobile number. These methods include:
1. Sending a Short Code via SMS
Users can send “MNP” to 667 from the SIM they are using to get the SIM owner name and CNIC number of that particular SIM.
2. Calling or Visiting Network Service Provider
Users can also call or visit their network service provider to check the SIM registration status and owner’s name.
3. Checking SIM Owner Name Online
There are various Android apps and software available to check SIM owner details online in Pakistan. However, it is important to note that most of these apps are not approved by PTA and are not recommended. Under the current legislation, only five SIMs can be registered under one name.
It is important for mobile phone users in Pakistan to register their SIM cards in their own name and to know the SIM owner details of the particular SIM they are using. By following the verified methods provided by PTA, users can easily check the SIM owner name and CNIC number of any mobile number.