How to Check Verification Status Of Your SIM/CNIC

By Qandeel Zehra

It is also of utmost importance that your SIM must be registered and verified against your Computerized National Identity Card or CNIC for security as well as to satisfy the requirement of regulatory compliance. The verification status of your SIM against the CNIC can be easily checked, and it is equally important to ensure that your personal information is rightly mentioned while getting registered. This article discusses how to check verification status of your SIM CNIC in detail.

A Step By Step Guide On How To Check Verification Status Of Your Sim CNIC

There are a few easy ways through which you can check the status of your SIM registration and be sure that all the SIMs issued under your name are registered validly against your CNIC. The easiest routes include SMS or online services that are accessible and easy to use.

Method 1: SMS Service For Checking The Status Of Sim Verification

All mobile users in Pakistan can take advantage of this service in the following way, Open SMS Application. Enter your CNIC number without any dashes and spaces in the message. Dial SMS to 668, a general PTA service for all SIM info inquiries. Within a minute you will receive a message from PTA containing all SIMs registered under your CNIC along with their mobile networks.

Method 2: PTA SIM Information System (Web)

This procedure involves accessing SIM information through the official PTA website. When you reach the PTA SIM Information System website, which is at https://cnic.sims.pk there would be a place where you would be expected to insert your CNIC number without the dash. You then click the "Submit" button. The system then processes the request and will give you detailed reports of all the SIM cards registered against your CNIC along with the telecom operators used with them.

Method 3: Go To The Nearest Customer Care Office

If you are concerned about how many SIMs are registered against your CNIC, you can even visit the Customer Service Center of your mobile network. Carry your CNIC to the service center of your respective mobile operator, be it Jazz, Zong, Ufone, or Telenor. The customer service representative will not only verify your information but also generate a complete list of SIMs registered against your name.

What To Do If You Find an Unregistered SIM?

If you find any unregistered or unauthorized SIMs against your CNIC, you may contact your mobile operator's customer care number to request to get unauthorized SIMs blocked. You can also pay a visit to any franchisee or service center to inform them regarding the issue and get the unauthorized SIMs blocked. Or if you think it is some serious breach of security and misuse of your information, you can register a complaint with PTA through their complaint portal.

Why Is Sim Verification Important?

A registered SIM ensures that nobody else is using your mobile number without your permission. Under proper SIM registration, unwanted or illegal activities of theft, illegal communication, and other criminal activities can be reduced by PTA. All the SIMs need to be registered under the particular rightful owner's CNIC. Non-compliant SIMs may be blocked or deactivated. you can also reduce the chances of unauthorized usage, which may bring loss of your anonymity and security.