Check the SIMs on Your Own CNIC or Number
Pick a tab and press the button to see the official PTA check for your own CNIC, or for the SIM in your phone. Nothing you type leaves this page, and this site does not look up other people's numbers.
To check the owner name of a SIM in Pakistan, put that SIM in your phone, type MNP and send it to 667. The reply shows the name the SIM is registered under. To see how many SIMs are on your own CNIC, send your 13-digit CNIC to 668 or use PTA’s free portal cnic.sims.pk.
Last checked: October 2026
This page is a step-by-step tutorial. It gives the exact message to type for each official check, what the reply tells you, and how to fix the common problems that stop a check from working. For background on what SIM owner details are and who can see them, start at our SIM owner details guide.
Before you start: pick the right check
Each official check answers one question only. Choose by what you want to know.
| You want to know | Use | What you send |
|---|---|---|
| Whose name the SIM in your phone is registered in | 667 | MNP, from that SIM |
| How many SIMs are active on your CNIC, by operator | 668 | Your 13-digit CNIC |
| Total SIMs on your CNIC, free, from a browser | cnic.sims.pk | Your CNIC on the website |
| Which network a number is on now | 76367 | N, a space, then the full number |
None of these checks will tell you the name of a stranger who called you. No official service in Pakistan shows another person’s identity from their number.
Method 1: Check the owner name with 667
- Put the SIM you want to check into your phone.
- Open your normal SMS (Messages) app.
- Start a new message to 667.
- Type MNP and nothing else.
- If your phone has two SIMs, make sure the SIM you are checking is the one selected to send.
- Send and wait for the reply.
What the reply says: the registered owner’s name, a CNIC number with some digits hidden, and the date the SIM was activated. If the name is yours, the SIM is in your name. If it is someone else’s, the SIM is registered to them, not you. A small SMS charge may apply.
The 667 check only reports on the SIM that sends the message. You cannot type another number into it. For more detail on this service, see our 667 SIM owner details guide.
Method 2: Count SIMs on your CNIC with 668
- Open your SMS app on any working SIM.
- Start a new message to 668.
- Type your 13-digit CNIC with no dashes and no spaces, for example 6110123456789.
- Send and wait for the reply.
What the reply says: the number of active SIMs registered on that CNIC, broken down by operator. It does not list the actual phone numbers. The charge is about Rs 2 plus tax.
Method 3: Use cnic.sims.pk in a browser
- Open cnic.sims.pk. Check the address bar shows exactly this address.
- Type your 13-digit CNIC without dashes.
- Click Submit.
What you see: the total number of SIMs registered on that CNIC. It is free and works from any internet connection, including abroad. Like 668, it does not show the numbers themselves. Foreign nationals can use the Foreign ID option on the same page. Our PTA SIM Information System guide explains the portal in more detail.
Method 4: Find a number’s network with 76367
- Open your SMS app.
- Start a new message to 76367.
- Type N, a space, then the full number, for example N 03001234567.
- Send and wait for the reply.
What the reply says: the name of the network that number is on now. It never shows the owner. The charge is Rs 2 plus tax. Because of Mobile Number Portability, a number starting 0300 or 0345 may have moved to a different network, so this is the only reliable way to know the current one.
Troubleshooting: when a check does not work
No reply at all
- Check you have signal and that a normal SMS to a friend goes through.
- Check your balance. 668 and 76367 have a small charge and 667 may cost a standard SMS. With zero balance the message may fail without telling you.
- Check the short code: 667, 668 or 76367. One wrong digit sends your message nowhere.
- Wait a few minutes and send once more. Do not send the same message many times in a row, as each attempt may be charged.
You get an “invalid” or error message
- 668: the CNIC must be exactly 13 digits with no dashes, spaces or letters. Type 3520212345679, not 35202-1234567-9.
- 667: the message should be only MNP. Remove any extra words, numbers or spaces.
- 76367: the format is N, one space, then the full 11-digit number starting with 03. Leaving out the space or the leading 0 can cause an error.
- If the CNIC is a NICOP, it is also 13 digits and is typed the same way.
The 667 reply shows the wrong name
- On a dual-SIM phone, the other SIM may have sent the message. Open your SIM settings, set the SIM you want to check as the SMS SIM (or choose it when sending), and try again.
- If the right SIM sent it and the name is still not yours, the SIM is registered to that person. See checking SIM ownership and transferring a SIM for what to do next.
The 668 or portal count looks wrong
- Count every SIM you have ever bought on your CNIC, including old SIMs in drawers, data SIMs for internet devices, and SIMs used by family members.
- Compare the 668 reply with cnic.sims.pk. If both show more SIMs than you can account for, use 667 on each SIM you hold to find which ones are yours.
- To remove a SIM you do not recognise, visit that operator’s franchise or customer service centre with your original CNIC. They will verify your fingerprints and remove it. Our guide on checking every SIM registered on your CNIC covers this step by step.
- If the operator does not fix it, ask for a complaint number, then complain to PTA online or call 0800-55055.
Data-only SIM cannot send SMS
Many data-only SIMs used in internet devices and routers cannot send SMS, so 667 may not work from them. Check the SIM count on your CNIC with 668 or cnic.sims.pk instead. If you need to confirm the owner of a specific data SIM, contact the operator from a voice SIM on the same network, or visit a franchise with your original CNIC.
Your CNIC has expired
SIMs on expired or cancelled CNICs are being blocked. PTA reported 244,357 such SIMs blocked between January and July 2026. Renew your CNIC with NADRA first, then run your checks again.
Quick steps in Roman Urdu
SIM ka malik check karna: jis SIM ko check karna hai usi SIM se “MNP” likh kar 667 par bhejein. Jawab mein registered naam aayega.
Apne CNIC par SIMs ginna: apna 13 digit wala CNIC number, dash ke baghair, 668 par bhejein. Ya cnic.sims.pk par CNIC likh kar Submit dabayein.
Network maloom karna: “N 03XXXXXXXXX” likh kar 76367 par bhejein.
After the check: what to do with the result
- Name is yours, count matches: nothing to do. Repeat the check every few months.
- Count is higher than you expected: find the extra SIMs and remove them at a franchise. Remember the legal limit is 5 voice SIMs and 3 data-only SIMs per CNIC. See the PTA SIM limit per CNIC.
- A SIM you use is in someone else’s name: PTA requires every SIM to be registered to its actual user, and the registered owner is responsible for its use. Get it transferred to your name.
- You think your CNIC was misused for fraud: keep screenshots and details, and contact the NCCIA cyber crime helpline 1799.
If you are unsure whether 667 or 668 fits your situation, our 667 vs 668 comparison walks through common cases.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check the owner of a number that called me?
No. 667 only works from the SIM itself, and 76367 shows the network only. If a caller is harassing or scamming you, keep the evidence, report spam SMS to 9000, and contact the NCCIA helpline 1799.
Is cnic.sims.pk really free?
Yes. The portal is free. Only the SMS options (668 and 76367) carry a small charge.
Can I use 668 for a family member’s CNIC?
The service takes any CNIC number you type, but the result is about that person’s registrations. Do it only with their knowledge, ideally from their own phone.
Sources: PTA SIM Information System (cnic.sims.pk), PTA consumer FAQs and public notices on SIM registration, and PTA figures on 2026 SIM blocking. This site is independent and is not linked to PTA, NADRA or any operator.