Guide

How to Check SIMs Registered on Your CNIC

Wondering how to check sims registered on my cnic? PTA gives every Pakistani two free, official ways to do it: an SMS to 668 or the online portal cnic.sims.pk. Both take less than a minute and show how many SIMs each network has registered in your name.

Method 1 — SMS your CNIC to 668

  1. 1Open the messages app on any Pakistani SIM.
  2. 2Type your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes, for example 3520212345671.
  3. 3Send the message to 668.
  4. 4Wait for the reply. It lists the number of SIMs registered on your CNIC for each operator.

Method 2 — Use the PTA portal cnic.sims.pk

  1. 1Open your browser and type cnic.sims.pk yourself (do not follow links from unknown messages).
  2. 2Enter your 13-digit CNIC number in the box.
  3. 3Type the security code shown on screen.
  4. 4Press Submit to see your SIM count per network. This works from abroad too.

Understanding your results

The reply shows a count per network, such as "Jazz: 2, Zong: 1". It does not show the numbers themselves. Compare the count with the SIMs you actually use. If a network shows more SIMs than you own, someone may have registered a SIM on your CNIC without your knowledge.

Remember: one CNIC can hold up to 8 SIMs in total — 5 voice SIMs and 3 data-only SIMs.

Found a SIM you don't recognise?

Act quickly. Follow our guide on how to block an unknown SIM on your CNIC. For more answers, see the SIM owner details FAQs.