SIM Owner Details
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How to Check SIM Owner Details in Pakistan
You can eailsy check SIM owner details are the verified registration fields PTA stores against every active mobile number in Pakistan. These include the registered owner's full name, their 13-digit CNIC, the network the SIM belongs to (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, or SCO), the biometric verification date, and the SIM's current status — active, blocked, or pending verification.
These records aren't held in one place. PTA's SVMS acts as the central index, while NADRA's Mobile Biometric Verification System (MBVS) authenticates the identity binding at activation. The two systems sync in real time, which is why a SIM you activated at a franchise an hour ago appears in your CNIC's record by the time you walk out.
Every Pakistani citizen should periodically check their own SIM owner details. Any SIM registered against your CNIC is legally yours — for tax purposes, for fraud investigations, and for terrorism financing checks. If someone has activated a SIM in your name without your knowledge, you carry that liability until you find and deactivate it.
Best Free Method to Get Sim Owner Details
Four official methods exist to check SIM owner details in Pakistan, each suited to a different question. The table below summarises them at a glance.
| Method | What It Returns | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Send CNIC to 668 | Count of SIMs per network on your CNIC | Free* | ~30 sec |
| Send MNP to 667 | Owner name + CNIC of the SIM in your phone | Free* | ~30 sec |
| checksimownerdetails.pk portal | Full PTA web record with activation dates | Free | ~1 min |
| Send number to 76367 | Network of any Pakistani mobile number | Free* | ~10 sec |
*Standard SMS rates may apply at the carrier level; the lookup service itself is free.
Choose your method based on what you actually need to know. For a full picture of every SIM on your identity, start with 668. To confirm whose SIM is currently in your hand, 667 is faster. For formal records with dates and biometric flags, the checksimownerdetails.pk portal provides the most detail.
Method 1: Send Your CNIC to 668 for a Complete SIM Audit
The 668 service is PTA's free CNIC-wide SIM audit. From any active Pakistani SIM, open your SMS app, type your 13-digit CNIC with no dashes or spaces, and send it to 668. Within 30 seconds you'll receive a reply listing how many SIMs are registered on your CNIC across each of the five operators.
What a 668 Response Looks Like
A typical 668 reply looks like this:
Jazz: 2, Zong: 1, Telenor: 0, Ufone: 1, SCO: 0 — Total: 4 SIMs.
This tells you the count per network, not the individual numbers. If a count seems wrong — say, Jazz shows 2 but you only remember activating one Jazz SIM — that is your signal to visit a Jazz franchise, identify the second SIM, and deactivate it.
Who Should Use 668
The 668 service works from every operator's SIM and accepts only Pakistani CNICs in 13-digit format. NICOP holders should use the checksimownerdetails.pk portal instead, since 668 sometimes returns errors for overseas Pakistani identity numbers. For the full step-by-step including troubleshooting, see the 668 method guide.
Method 2: Text MNP to 667 to Check the SIM in Your Phone
The 667 service is built on PTA's Mobile Number Portability infrastructure but doubles as a SIM owner lookup. From the SIM whose owner details you want to check, type MNP — uppercase or lowercase, both work — and send it to 667. You'll receive a reply confirming the registered owner's name and a (usually masked) CNIC.
How 667 Protects Privacy
This service only reveals the owner of the SIM that sent the SMS. You cannot query someone else's number this way — the reply comes back about whichever SIM was in the phone at the time of sending. That is a privacy feature, not a limitation: it confirms whose name your hand-held SIM is legally bound to.
When to Use 667
Use 667 when you have just been handed a SIM and want to confirm it was registered to the person who gave it to you. Use it after a biometric re-verification to confirm the binding succeeded. Use it before a SIM is transferred, sold, or returned. For the full walkthrough including sample responses, see the dedicated 667 page.
Method 3: Use the checksimownerdetails.pk PTA Portal for Full SIM Records
The checksimownerdetails.pk web portal is PTA's free online SIM owner details lookup, now OTP-protected since the 2024 privacy update. Open the portal in any browser, enter your CNIC, complete the captcha, and verify via the OTP sent to a registered number. The portal then displays your full SIM record: each individual number, the network, the activation date, the biometric verification status, and any flags such as suspended, blocked, or re-verification pending.
Limitations of the Portal
The portal is more detailed than SMS, but it depends on you having access to a registered number to receive the OTP. If you've lost your only SIM, the portal won't work without recovery first — visit any operator's franchise with your CNIC to restore portal access through a temporary SIM. The portal can also be slow during peak evening hours; if it times out, retry after 11 PM Pakistan time or use the 668 SMS service for a quick count.
Method 4: Identify Any Network via 76367
The 76367 service answers a different question: which network does this number belong to? Send any 11-digit Pakistani mobile number to 76367 and the reply confirms the operator. Owner details are not returned — only the network name.
Why Network Identification Matters
This service matters because of Mobile Number Portability. A number that started as a Telenor number may have been ported to Jazz; calling Telenor to dispute charges on it won't help. Send the number to 76367 first, then route your complaint to the correct operator. The reply is instant and the SMS cost is around Rs.0.30 per query depending on your carrier.
Which SIM Owner Details Method Should You Use?
Pick your method based on the question you're actually trying to answer:
- "I want to know every SIM registered against my CNIC." → Use 668.
- "I want to know who owns the SIM in my hand right now." → Use 667.
- "I need formal records with dates and biometric verification status." → Use checksimownerdetails.pk.
- "I just need to know which network this number is on." → Use 76367.
If you are auditing your identity for the first time in a while, run 668 first, then open checksimownerdetails.pk to drill into the individual SIMs the count reveals. The two together give you a complete picture in under three minutes.
Can You Check SIM Owner Details by Number Alone?
The honest answer is no — not for someone else's number. PTA does not permit public reverse lookup of "phone number → owner name" because Section 6 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 prohibits unauthorised access to identity data. The services that exist (667, 668, checksimownerdetails.pk) all key off your own identity, not an arbitrary number you have decided to investigate.
What Is and Is Not Possible
What is possible through official channels: looking up the SIM in your own hand (667), looking up everything on your own CNIC (668, portal), and checking which network owns any number (76367). What is not possible: pulling a stranger's CNIC, address, or full name from their mobile number.
Are Third-Party Pak SIM Data Sites Legal?
Third-party "Pak SIM Data" websites claim to offer reverse SIM lookup. Most rely on the leaked 2013 NADRA/PTA dataset — twelve-year-old data that is frequently wrong and legally hazardous to use. If you genuinely need to identify someone behind a number for a legitimate reason such as fraud, harassment, or a missing person, the lawful path runs through a police FIR, a PTA complaint at complaint.pta.gov.pk, and the FIA Cyber Crime Wing for criminal cases.
Compliance note: You can lawfully check SIMs registered against your own CNIC. Looking up another person's SIM without consent may violate Section 6 of PECA 2016.
For more on what's possible and what isn't, see SIM details by number and SIM information Pakistan.
SIM Owner Details Across All Pakistani Networks
All five Pakistani networks integrate with PTA's SVMS, meaning SIM owner lookup works identically across them. The 668, 667, and checksimownerdetails.pk services are fully network-agnostic — you can text 668 from a Jazz SIM and the reply will still count your Zong and Telenor registrations.
Jazz
Jazz is Pakistan's largest operator with over 70 million subscribers. Old Warid numbers now resolve as Jazz after the 2016 merger — if you held a Warid SIM, it is recorded under Jazz in SVMS today.
Zong
Zong is operated by China Mobile Pakistan and offers a network-specific biometric verification flow at any Zong franchise.
Telenor
Telenor Pakistan was acquired by PTCL Group in 2024, placing it under common ownership with Ufone. SIM owner records were fully preserved through the transition.
Ufone
Ufone is PTCL's prepaid brand, now consolidating operations with Telenor post-acquisition. All existing Ufone records remain valid and accessible through standard PTA lookup channels.
SCO
SCO — Special Communications Organization — operates only in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. It is run by the Pakistan Army's Strategic Plans Division and uses a slightly different biometric verification process at SCO franchises.
How Accurate Are PTA SIM Owner Details?
Accuracy depends on whether the SIM was activated under PTA's biometric mandate, which has been in force since December 2014. SIMs activated since then carry verified biometric bindings — the owner name shown is the person whose fingerprint matched NADRA's records at the franchise counter.
SIMs activated before December 2014 may show "verification pending" or carry weaker bindings. PTA has run several re-verification campaigns since 2014, and SIMs that missed those windows were blocked. If you find an old SIM on your CNIC showing as pending, visit any franchise of that operator with your CNIC and submit fresh biometrics to resolve it.
The biometric-backed records are the most accurate identity dataset operating in Pakistan. They are also the reason PTA has been able to enforce the per-CNIC SIM limit and clean up the dealer-fraud problem that plagued the pre-2014 era.
What to Do If Your CNIC Shows SIMs You Don't Recognise
Finding unknown SIMs on your CNIC is the single most important reason to run a periodic 668 check. Unknown SIMs typically have one of three causes:
- Dealer fraud at activation. A shopkeeper used your biometric — captured when you activated a legitimate SIM — to register additional SIMs they then sold to others. This was common before 2018 and still occurs at some small franchises.
- Family member used your CNIC. A relative borrowed your CNIC (with or without telling you) to activate a SIM they are currently using. This is common with elderly parents whose adult children handle their paperwork.
- Identity theft via lost or copied CNIC. Someone obtained your CNIC details and used them to register SIMs through a complicit dealer.
How to Deactivate an Unrecognised SIM
The action plan is straightforward. First, run 668 again to confirm the count. Second, log into checksimownerdetails.pk to identify the specific numbers. Third, visit the relevant network's franchise with your CNIC and request deactivation of the SIM you don't recognise. Fourth, if you suspect dealer fraud, file a complaint at complaint.pta.gov.pk — PTA takes these seriously and can flag the franchise for investigation. For the complete walkthrough, see how to deactivate an extra SIM and PTA's SIM limit per CNIC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is checking SIM owner details free in Pakistan?
Yes. The cnic.sims.pk portal is completely free and requires no account. The 668 and 667 SMS services cost the standard SMS rate of approximately Rs. 2 per message. No website, app, or paid service is required.
How many SIMs can be registered on one CNIC in 2026?
Eight SIMs total — five voice SIMs plus three additional data-only SIMs, across all five networks combined (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, SCO). PTA also enforces a seven-day gap between new SIM activations on the same CNIC since January 2024.
Can I check someone else's SIM owner details by their mobile number?
No. Pakistani law restricts SIM owner lookups to self-verification only. The 667 code works only for the SIM physically inserted in your phone. The 668 code works only for your own CNIC. No official channel returns another person's owner details by number. Any service claiming otherwise violates PECA 2016 Section 3 and PECA 2016 Section 16.
What happens if I find an unauthorized SIM on my CNIC?
Visit the relevant operator's franchise within 24 hours with your original CNIC, request SIM disowning, complete biometric verification via NADRA MBVS, and re-check 668 after Day 18. The full disowning timeline and escalation contacts are documented in our [deactivate extra SIM guide](https://checksimownerdetails.pk/deactivate-extra-sim-pakistan/).
Does the 668 SMS service work without internet?
Yes. 668 is a standard SMS shortcode operated by PTA in coordination with Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, and SCO. It works on any Pakistani mobile network with or without mobile data — making it accessible in remote areas where cnic.sims.pk may not be reachable.
Frequently Asked Questions About SIM Owner Details in Pakistan
Is SIM owner details lookup free in Pakistan?
Yes. The 668 SMS, 667 SMS, 76367 SMS, and checksimownerdetails.pk portal are all free. Standard carrier SMS rates may apply for the messages themselves, typically Rs.0.30 to Rs.2.
What is the official PTA SIM check code?
PTA uses three official codes: 668 for a CNIC-wide audit, 667 (with text "MNP") for the current SIM, and 76367 for network identification. The checksimownerdetails.pk web portal is the official online equivalent.
Can I check SIM owner details online without SMS?
Yes. Use the checksimownerdetails.pk portal. It requires an OTP sent to a registered number, so you need access to at least one active SIM on your CNIC to log in.
How many SIMs can be registered on one CNIC?
PTA's current limit is five SIMs per CNIC combined across prepaid and postpaid. The limit was reduced in 2024 from earlier higher caps. See the PTA SIM limit page for the current figure and enforcement details.
Does 668 work for foreigners with NICOP?
NICOP holders sometimes report errors with 668. The checksimownerdetails.pk portal handles NICOP more reliably. If both fail, visit any operator franchise with your NICOP and original Pakistani CNIC if you hold one.
Why does my 668 SMS show 0 SIMs when I have one?
Three common causes: your CNIC format included dashes or spaces (use 13 digits straight), your most recent SIM hasn't synced to SVMS yet (wait 24 hours), or the SIM was activated under a different CNIC. Run checksimownerdetails.pk to investigate further.
Can someone find my name from my phone number alone?
Not through official channels. PTA does not allow public reverse lookup of arbitrary numbers. Leaked databases circulating online may contain old records, but using them is a Section 6 PECA 2016 violation.
Are Pak SIM Data sites legal?
Using leaked datasets to look up strangers is illegal under PECA Section 6. Most Pak SIM Data sites rely on the 2013 NADRA leak — twelve years stale and frequently wrong, in addition to being legally risky.
How do I deactivate a SIM that's not mine?
Visit the relevant operator's franchise with your CNIC, point to the unknown SIM in your checksimownerdetails.pk record, and request deactivation. If the operator refuses, escalate to PTA via complaint.pta.gov.pk. The dedicated deactivation guide covers each network's process.
What's the difference between 667 and 668?
667 (with text MNP) returns the owner of the SIM that sent the message. 668 (with your CNIC) returns the count of SIMs registered against your identity across all networks. Use 667 for a single SIM check and 668 for your full CNIC picture. See the 667 vs 668 comparison for a detailed breakdown.