Step-by-Step Guide to Check SIM Owner Details
To easily locate the SIM information by number in Pakistan, follow the steps below:
Method 1: SMS Verification
Type your 13-digit CNIC number on 668 on any mobile network. Within minutes, you get a full list of all the SIM cards registered to your CNIC. This service is 24/7 and free of charge.
Method 2: PTA Online Portal
Go to the official PTA site at pta.gov.pk. Click on the SIM Information System on the site. Type in either mobile number or CNIC number. Click verify. Status of registration and the name of the operator appear immediately on the system.
Method 3: Mobile App Verification
Download the official PTA mobile app at Google Play or App Store. Install the application and choose SIM Verification. Type in your CNIC or mobile number you are interested in checking. The results are obtained within seconds.
Method 4: Network Operator Helplines
- Jazz: Call 111
- Telenor: Call 345
- Zong: Call 310
- Ufone: Call 333
Check ownership with the customer care by giving your CNIC number.
What Information Can You Find?
The verification system indicates:
- Number of SIMs registered on a CNIC.
- Name of network operator of individual SIM card.
- Status registration (active or blocked).
- Date of registration.
Privacy issues prevent the system from showing the name and address of the owner. You are only able to verify numbers that have been registered under your own CNIC.
How to Block Unauthorized SIM Cards in Pakistan?
In case you have found unknown numbers registered in your CNIC:
Immediately make contact with your network operator. Go to the nearest franchise with your original CNIC. Make a complaint regarding unauthorized registration. The operator will block the SIM in 24 hours.
Reporting is also possible by using the PTA complaint portal. Post your copy of CNIC and information on unauthorized numbers. PTA inquires and acts in 7 working days.