Which Check Should You Use?
Each check answers a different question.
| Check | What You Send | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| cnic.sims.pk | Your CNIC and a security check | Your SIM count for each company |
| SMS 668 | Your 13-digit CNIC, no dashes | The same count, by text |
| SMS 667 | The word MNP, from the SIM you are checking | Registered name and CNIC details of that SIM |
| SMS 76367 | N, a space, then an 11-digit number | The network of that number only |
How to Check SIM Owner Details Online - Official Methods
This is the easiest way to check the SIMs on your CNIC. It works on any phone or computer with internet.
- Open cnic.sims.pk in your browser.
- Look at the address bar. It must read cnic.sims.pk.
- On the CNIC tab, type your 13-digit CNIC without dashes.
- Complete the security check.
- Press Submit.
The result shows how many SIMs each company has registered on your CNIC. It does not list phone numbers. Foreign nationals can use the Foreign ID tab. Keep any screenshot private.
The real page has no box for a mobile number and asks for no payment. If a site asks for either, leave it.
Check SIMs on Your CNIC by SMS (668)
No internet? Use a text message.
- Open a new text message.
- Type your 13-digit CNIC. Use no dashes or spaces.
- Send it to 668.
668 is an SMS short code. Do not dial it. The reply shows your SIM count for each company. Standard SMS charges may apply, so keep some balance. If no reply comes, check your message for a typing mistake. Then use the website.
Check the SIM in Your Own Phone (667)
Bought a new or second-hand SIM? Check who it is registered to. Send MNP to 667 from that SIM. The reply shows the registered name and CNIC details.
On a dual-SIM phone, set that SIM for messages first. The name and CNIC should be yours. If they are not, stop using the SIM. Take it back to the company that issued it.
Check the Network of a Number (76367)
Send N, a space, then the 11-digit number to 76367. For example: N 03001234567. The reply names the network only. It never shows the owner.
This helps after number porting. The first digits of a number may no longer show its current network.
Can You Check Someone’s SIM Details?
No. PTA’s tools check only your CNIC or the SIM in your hand. No official service shows the name or CNIC behind someone else’s number.
Websites and apps that claim to do this are not official. Their results can be wrong. Some may collect the CNIC and number you type.
Using another person’s identity information without permission is an offence under Section 16 of PECA 2016. The penalty can be up to three years in prison, a fine of up to Rs 5 million, or both. Never share your OTP with any website.
Getting calls from an unknown number? Block it. Report fraud or harassment to your network or PTA.
How Many SIMs Can One CNIC Have?
PTA allows up to eight SIMs on one CNIC for personal use. That is five voice SIMs and three data SIMs. A SIM in a router or MiFi counts as a data SIM.
PTA also warns that every SIM must be registered in the user’s own name. The registered user is responsible for any misuse. PTA advises people to check their SIM count regularly.
Found a SIM You Don’t Own?
- Call that company’s helpline.
- Visit its franchise with your original CNIC. Ask to block or disown the SIM. You may need to give your fingerprints.
- If the company does not fix it, file a complaint with the PTA.
FAQs
How do I do an online check of a SIM number through CNIC in Pakistan?
Go to cnic.sims.pk. Enter your CNIC without dashes, complete the security check and press Submit. You will see your SIM count for each company.
Is the cnic.sims.pk check free?
The website lists no fee. SMS checks may carry standard charges.
Can I check SIM owner details using someone else's CNIC?
You should only access another person's identity information with proper authorization. For your own SIM records, use PTA's official channels.
Can I find someone's name and address using their mobile number?
No public PTA service provides someone's private name, CNIC, or home address from a mobile number. Avoid websites claiming to reveal such information, as their results may be inaccurate or unsafe.