Check SIM Owner Details Pakistan — Free Official PTA Methods for 2026

Right now in May 2026, there are about 197 million working SIMs in Pakistan across six phone companies. PTA has already shut down 3.2 million fake SIMs and found 4.7 million more that were registered but did not pass the fingerprint check from NADRA. If you have not looked at your CNIC status recently, someone might have put a SIM on your name without you knowing — and that SIM could be used for scams or money fraud.

This page teaches you everything you need to know. Every trick shown here is approved by PTA, totally legal, and double-checked with real government sources. We do not use any secret databases, shady apps, or steal your information.

Curious how PTA keeps track of every single SIM in Pakistan? → Learn how the SVMS system works behind the scenes

Try Our Free SIM & CNIC Lookup Tool First

Before you read the rest of this page, try our free tool above. Just type in your phone number or your 13-digit CNIC and it will tell you which official PTA method you should use for your situation.

What Are SIM Owner Details Exactly?

The 6 Pieces of Information Stored for Every SIM Card

Every time someone buys a SIM card in Pakistan, the phone company saves some important information about that person. Think of it like a school register — but instead of students, it tracks SIM cards. Here are the six things that get saved:

1. Owner's Full Name — This is the name written on your CNIC or NICOP card. When you buy a SIM, the shop scans your fingerprint and saves your name forever with that SIM.
2. Your 13-Digit CNIC Number — This is like your ID number. PTA uses this number to track how many SIMs belong to you. When you check via 668 or cnic.sims.pk, they search for this number.
3. Which Phone Company — This tells you if the SIM belongs to Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, SCO, or ONIC. If you move your number to a different company (called porting), this gets updated too.
4. When the SIM Was Turned On — This is the exact date your fingerprint was scanned and the SIM started working. It shows when you first got the SIM.
5. Fingerprint Check Status — This tells you if your fingerprint was verified properly. It can say "Verified" (everything is fine), "Needs Re-check" (go to the shop again), or "Failed" (fingerprint did not match, SIM may stop working).
6. SIM Working Status — This tells you if the SIM is currently working (Active), temporarily stopped (Suspended), shut down by the company (Blocked), or permanently closed (Deactivated).

These six pieces of information exist for every SIM in Pakistan — whether you check them or not. That is why it is smart to look them up every month. If someone secretly puts a SIM on your name, you will not know until you actually check.

Want to understand the technical side of how SVMS stores all this data? → Read the full SVMS guide here

What the Law Says You Can Do

Before you check any number, here is a simple list of what is allowed and what is not allowed:

Fun Facts About Phones in Pakistan (May 2026)

The 4 Official Ways to Check

There are only four real ways to check phone details in Pakistan that the government allows:

1. Send an SMS to 668 — text your CNIC to see how many SIMs you have (takes about 11 seconds).
2. Go to cnic.sims.pk — check for free on the internet and print the page.
3. Send MNP to 667 — find the owner's name of the SIM you are holding.
4. Send N to 76367 — see which phone company a number belongs to.

These ways are safe, cheap or free, fast, and completely legal.

Way Number 1 — Use cnic.sims.pk on the Internet (100% Free)

This is the main website built by PTA. We highly recommend using it. It does not cost any money at all (unlike the 668 SMS which costs a little bit). You can use it on any computer or phone, even if you are in another country. It shows you exactly how many SIMs you have on every network.

How to use cnic.sims.pk

1. Open up Google Chrome or Safari and go to the website cnic.sims.pk
2. Type in your 13-digit ID card number. Do not use any spaces or lines. Just the numbers (like 3520187654321).
3. Click the little box to prove you are a human (CAPTCHA).
4. Press the Submit button.
5. A clear list will pop up showing every phone company and how many of your SIMs they have.

Why is this the best way?

• You do not have to pay a single Rupee.
• It works anywhere in the world — even if you don't have a Pakistani phone with you.
• If you have a NICOP (for overseas Pakistanis), that works too.
• It gives you the most information neatly organized.
• The government told everyone in 2026 that this is the best tool to use.
• You only need Wi-Fi. It works even if your phone has no signals.

See our picture guide on how to use cnic.sims.pk easily

Way Number 2 — Text 668 (Costs Rs. 2 + Tax)

If you don't have internet, you can use the 668 SMS service. It gives you the same information as the website, but your phone company will charge you about two Rupees plus some tax. It's a great backup method.

How to use the 668 SMS

1. Open the text message app on any phone in Pakistan.
2. Type your 13-digit CNIC number with no lines (like 3520187654321).
3. Send the message to the number 668.
4. Wait about 15 seconds and you will get a reply message with your info.

Read our full guide on how to send the 668 text message safely

Way Number 3 — Find Out the Name via 667

This is a special code that tells you the name of the person who owns the SIM card that is currently inside your phone. Many places on the internet teach this the wrong way, so pay attention to the exact steps.

How to find the name using 667

1. Make sure the SIM you are checking is inside your phone right now.
2. Open your text messages.
3. Type the letters MNP (capital or small letters, both are fine).
4. Send it to 667.
5. You will get a message back with the owner's name, part of their ID number, and the day the SIM was bought.

Learn everything about the 667 Name Checker Code

Way Number 4 — Which Network Is It? (76367)

Sometimes people change their phone company but keep their old number (like taking a Jazz 0300 number and moving it to Zong). If you want to know which company a number really uses today, you use this code.

If you don't check this first, you might try to use a Jazz code on a Zong SIM and it will give you an error. Always check the real network first if you are not sure.

See how the 76367 network checker works step-by-step

Comparing the 3 Main Methods

667 vs 668 vs cnic.sims.pk — Ultimate Comparison Pakistan 2026

How to Do a Full SIM Check Every Month

Checking your ID card every single month is the smartest way to stop bad guys before they steal your money or identity.

1. Step 1 — Use the free website: Go to cnic.sims.pk (costs zero). Type in your ID card. Write down how many SIMs it shows.
2. Step 2 — Double check with an SMS: Send your ID card number to 668 (costs Rs. 2 + tax). Make sure the numbers match what the website said.
3. Step 3 — Check unknown numbers: If you see a SIM you don't remember buying, put a SIM from that same company in your phone, text MNP to 667, and see what name pops up.
4. Step 4 — Check your fingerprint status: Use the special codes below to make sure your fingerprint is verified for all your SIMs.
5. Step 5 — Get instant alarms: Download the official "PTA Pakistan" app on your phone. Put in your ID card. If anyone ever tries to buy a new SIM on your name, your phone will ring and warn you right away.

Read our full guide on how to do a monthly ID card check safely

The PTA "5 plus 3" Rule (Maximum 8 SIMs)

Learn all the rules about how many SIMs you are allowed to own

Codes for All 6 Phone Companies in Pakistan

Codes for Jazz (The Biggest Network)

Jazz numbers usually start with: 0300 to 0309

Codes for Zong

Zong numbers usually start with: 0310 to 0329

Codes for Telenor

Telenor numbers usually start with: 0340 to 0349

Codes for Ufone

Ufone numbers usually start with: 0330 to 0337

Codes for ONIC (The Newest Phone Company) ⭐

ONIC is a brand new phone company that started in 2024. Their numbers start with 037. Because they are new, they use modern apps, but their SIMs still show up on the normal PTA checks like 668 and cnic.sims.pk just like all the other companies.

ONIC numbers start with: 037

Read our special guide all about the new ONIC network

Codes for SCO (For Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir)

SCO is a special phone company for people living in the northern mountains of Pakistan. About 6 million people use it. Even though they are up in the mountains, their SIMs are still connected to the main government computer, so you can check them on 668 and cnic.sims.pk too.

SCO numbers usually start with: 0355 to 0357

Read our guide for SCO users in the mountains

How to Tell Which Network a Number Is

Remember: If someone moved their number to a new company, these starting numbers might trick you. Always text "N followed by their number" to 76367 to be completely sure!

See the full list of all Pakistani phone numbers

How to Check Your Fingerprint (BVS)

What to Do if You Find a Fake SIM on Your Name

1. Step 1 — Take a picture: Take a screenshot of your screen showing the fake SIM on cnic.sims.pk or the 668 SMS. This is your proof.
2. Step 2 — See which company it is: Look at the picture to see if the fake SIM is Jazz, Zong, Telenor, or Ufone.
3. Step 3 — Call them right away: Call that company's fraud line immediately (Jazz 111, Zong 310, Telenor 345, Ufone 333).
4. Step 4 — Visit the shop: Go to the phone company's shop with your real ID card. Tell them to delete the fake SIM using your fingerprint.
5. Step 5 — Tell the government: Tell PTA about the fake SIM by calling 0800-55055 or visiting pta.gov.pk/telecom-consumers.
6. Step 6 — Call the cyber police: If someone stole money using that SIM, tell the FIA Cybercrime team by calling 9911 or visiting nr3c.gov.pk.

Read our 6-Step Guide for dealing with fake SIMs

Can You Look Up Someone Else's Details?

What is allowed: You can send MNP to 667 to see the name of the person who owns the SIM that is physically inside your hand. You can also send "N and the number" to 76367 to see what company it belongs to.

What is against the law: Finding out the name, address, or ID card of a stranger just by typing their phone number into a website. This breaks the big PECA 2016 law, and you can go to jail for it.

Learn why checking strangers' details is against the law

Fake SIM Tracker Websites — The Truth

There are bad websites that say they can track any number. Do not use them! They do not have a real connection to the government computers. They use old, stolen data, and if you click their links, they might put a computer virus (like Raccoon or RedLine) on your phone to steal your passwords.

Popular Phone Scams in 2026 to Watch Out For

• Scam 1 — The SIM Swap: A bad guy gets a fake copy of your SIM. Suddenly, your real phone stops working.
• Scam 2 — Stealing Bank Codes: After doing the SIM Swap, the bad guy gets your bank passwords sent to his phone instead of yours.
• Scam 3 — Fake Government Calls: Someone calls saying they are from a government program (like BISP) and asks for your ID number. Do not give it to them!
• Scam 4 — Fake Tracking Sites: You type your ID into a fake tracker site, and they use it to steal your identity.
• Scam 5 — The Fake Prize: You get a message saying you won a lottery, but they need your ID details to "send the money." It's a trick!

30 Common Questions Answered Simply

About This Page

Last Checked: May 7, 2026 — All these tricks work perfectly today!

We do NOT run a secret database, we do NOT save your ID card number, and we NEVER peek at your private info.

Where We Got Our Facts:

• The Official PTA Website — pta.gov.pk
• The Official ID Checking Website — cnic.sims.pk
• NADRA — nadra.gov.pk
• The Cyber Police (FIA) — nr3c.gov.pk
• The Big PECA Law Book from 2016

We tested every number, code, and website link ourselves in May 2026 to make sure they work!

Who We Are

querysearcher.cloud is a friendly guide to teach the people of Pakistan how to stay safe. We only teach you the good, legal, government-approved ways to check your phone (like sending a text to 668 or looking at cnic.sims.pk). We hate bad trackers, hackers, and fake websites just as much as you do. We want to help you protect your identity the right way.

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