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.
There is no public SIM database online in Pakistan. SIM records are held by the mobile operators, checked against NADRA at the time each SIM is issued, and overseen by PTA. The only official online SIM tool is PTA’s SIM Information System at cnic.sims.pk, and it shows just one thing: how many SIMs are registered on a CNIC you enter.
Last checked: October 2026
This guide explains where SIM records actually live, what the official tool shows, what “SIM database 2026” websites really do, and how to protect yourself if you have already typed your CNIC into one of them. If you want the full set of official checks in one place, start with our guide to SIM owner details in Pakistan.
Where SIM records in Pakistan actually live
When people search “sim database Pakistan”, they usually picture one big file that lists every number with its owner’s name, CNIC and address. That is not how the system works.
- Operators hold the records. Each operator (Jazz, Zong, Ufone, Telenor Pakistan, SCOM, Onic) keeps the subscriber records for the SIMs it has issued.
- NADRA verifies identity. Every SIM is issued only after biometric (fingerprint) verification against NADRA records at an operator franchise or retailer. Replacements, ownership transfers and number porting also need biometric verification.
- PTA regulates. PTA sets the rules, enforces the limit of 5 voice SIMs and 3 data-only SIMs per CNIC, runs the cnic.sims.pk count tool, and handles complaints that operators do not resolve.
None of these bodies publish subscriber records. PTA’s position, restated in December 2025, is that every SIM must be registered in the name of its actual user, and that the registered owner is responsible for the calls, messages and data on it. A public database would defeat that whole system, because anyone could copy identities.
There are about 196 million SIMs in Pakistan. No website, app or Telegram bot has lawful access to their owner records. If something claims to search them, it is either fake or built on stolen data.
What the official online tool (cnic.sims.pk) shows
PTA’s SIM Information System is the closest thing to an official “SIM database online”, and it is deliberately limited.
- Open cnic.sims.pk.
- Enter your 13-digit CNIC without dashes (for example 6110123456789). Foreign nationals can use the “Foreign ID” option.
- Click Submit.
The result is the total number of SIMs registered on that CNIC. It is free. It does not list the mobile numbers, the networks, names or addresses. Its purpose is to let you spot SIMs you did not get yourself.
The other official checks fill in a little more, always for your own SIMs only:
| Check | How | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| cnic.sims.pk | Enter your CNIC online | Total SIMs on that CNIC |
| 668 | SMS your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes) to 668 | Active SIMs on your CNIC, broken down by operator. About Rs 2 + tax |
| 667 | Send “MNP” to 667 from the SIM you want to check | Registered owner’s name, partly hidden CNIC, activation date. Small SMS charge may apply |
| 76367 | Send “N 03XXXXXXXXX” to 76367 | Current network of any number. Never the owner |
For step-by-step help with the CNIC checks, see how to check every SIM registered on your CNIC. For the difference between the two SMS codes, see 667 vs 668.
What “SIM database online” websites actually do
Sites and apps using names like “SIM database 2026”, “live SIM data” or “CNIC SIM database” are not connected to PTA, NADRA or any operator. In practice they fall into a few patterns:
- Leaked or old data. Some show records copied from past data leaks. Even when a name appears, it is often years out of date, because SIMs get disowned, reissued and ported all the time.
- Fake results. Some generate a plausible-looking name and city for any number you type. There is no lookup behind it.
- Data harvesting. Many exist mainly to collect the numbers and CNICs that visitors type in. Your search becomes their data.
- Payment and WhatsApp traps. Some show a “partial” result and then ask you to pay, or to message a WhatsApp number, for the “full details”.
Using such data is not harmless. Under PECA 2016 Section 16, unauthorised use of someone’s identity information can carry up to 3 years in prison, a fine of up to Rs 5 million, or both.
How to tell an official site from a fake
Check these points before you type anything:
- Domain. PTA’s official sites are pta.gov.pk and cnic.sims.pk. NADRA is nadra.gov.pk. A .com, .pk or .online domain with “sim”, “data” or “tracker” in the name is not a government site, however official it looks.
- It asks for payment. The cnic.sims.pk check is free. The SMS checks cost a few rupees through your own SIM balance. No official service asks you to pay through a website, a mobile wallet transfer to a person, or a bank deposit.
- It pushes WhatsApp or Telegram. PTA does not deliver SIM records through chat apps.
- It promises someone else’s CNIC or address. No official tool gives you a stranger’s name, CNIC, address or family details from a mobile number. A site that promises this is lying or using stolen data.
- It shows a lot of identity detail. Even 667, which works only for the SIM sending the SMS, shows a partly hidden CNIC. A site showing full CNICs is a warning sign, not a feature.
This website is also not official. We are an independent guide, we hold no SIM data, and we never ask for your CNIC. See about this site.
If you already entered your CNIC on such a site
Do not panic, but do act. A CNIC on its own should not be enough to issue a SIM, because every new SIM needs your fingerprints. Still, take these steps:
- Count your SIMs. Check cnic.sims.pk or SMS your CNIC to 668. Compare the total with the SIMs you actually use.
- Remove any SIM you do not recognise. Visit that operator’s franchise or customer service centre with your original CNIC and ask to disown the SIM. PTA treats a disown request as removing the SIM from your CNIC, and it needs your biometric verification. Our guide on deactivating an extra SIM covers this.
- Keep a record. Save screenshots of the site, the URL and any payment you made.
- Report fraud. If you paid money or your identity was misused, contact the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on the cyber crime helpline 1799.
- Watch for scam calls. People who have your CNIC may call pretending to be from a bank, PTA or your operator. Do not share OTPs or PINs. Report spam SMS by forwarding it to 9000.
- Complain if your operator does not help. Get a complaint number from the operator first. If it is not resolved, use the PTA Complaint Management System or call PTA on 0800-55055.
Check again every few months. PTA blocked 1.838 million SIMs between January and July 2026, including SIMs on expired or cancelled CNICs, so it is also worth renewing an expired CNIC with NADRA.
What to do instead of searching a SIM database
Most people searching for a SIM database want one of three things. Here is the lawful route for each:
- “Are there SIMs on my CNIC I don’t know about?” Use cnic.sims.pk or 668, then disown extras at the operator.
- “Whose name is this SIM in my hand registered to?” Send MNP to 667 from that SIM. See the 667 guide.
- “Who is this unknown caller?” You can check the network with 76367, but not the person. For harassment or fraud, go to your operator or NCCIA. Our page on SIM details by number explains the options.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a SIM database 2026 list I can download?
No. Any downloadable “2026 SIM database” is either fake or stolen data. Operators hold current records, and they do not release them to the public.
Does cnic.sims.pk show my mobile numbers?
No. It shows only the total number of SIMs on your CNIC. For an operator-wise count, SMS your CNIC to 668. To find out which numbers they are, check with each operator.
Can PTA tell me who owns another number?
No. PTA does not give out other people’s subscriber details. If a number is being used to harass or defraud you, report it to your operator and to NCCIA, who can act through legal process.
Sources: PTA SIM Information System (cnic.sims.pk), PTA consumer FAQs, PTA public announcements (December 2025 and August 2026), PECA 2016.