NADRA SIM Owner Details 2026: How to Check SIM Registration in Pakistan
Find out which SIMs are registered on your CNIC — using SMS, PTA portal, or network helplines. Includes new PTA 2026 rules and how to block unauthorized SIMs instantly.
In Pakistan, every SIM card must be registered under the owner’s verified CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card). But fraud is rising fast — in 2025, PTA discovered 4.7 million SIMs were registered on CNICs without the owner’s knowledge. If someone has your CNIC details, they can register SIMs in your name and use them for fraud, scams, or even terrorism — and you’d be legally responsible.
This updated 2026 guide shows you exactly how to check, verify, and block any SIM registered under your CNIC — in under 60 seconds.
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Why Checking SIM Ownership Is Important
Most Pakistanis don’t check their SIM registrations until a problem occurs. Here’s why you should check right now:
- Fraud Prevention: Someone with a copy of your CNIC can register SIMs in your name without you knowing
- Legal Liability: If a SIM on your CNIC is used in a crime, you can be held accountable by law enforcement
- Identity Theft: SIM-based identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in Pakistan
- Financial Safety: Banking OTPs and mobile wallets (Easypaisa, JazzCash) are SIM-linked — a rogue SIM can drain your account
Method 1 — SMS Code 668 (Fastest & Free)
Check All SIMs on Your CNIC via SMS — Send to 668
This is the official PTA method that works on all networks (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone). It shows every SIM registered under your CNIC — not just the one you’re messaging from.
Example: If your CNIC is 3520112345671, type that number and send it to 668.
- Open the SMS/Messages app on your phone
- Type your 13-digit CNIC number (no dashes, no spaces)
- Send to 668
- You’ll receive a reply listing all SIMs registered on your CNIC with their network names
Method 2 — PTA Online Portal
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority — cnic.sims.pk
PTA runs an official online portal where you can check SIM registrations without using your phone balance. Useful if you don’t have mobile service or want a record on screen.
- Open a browser and go to cnic.sims.pk
- Enter your 13-digit CNIC number (no dashes)
- Complete the CAPTCHA verification
- Click Submit
- The portal will display all SIMs registered to your CNIC, with network names
Method 3 — NADRA Helpline 7000
NADRA Inquiry via Helpline — Dial 7000
If you prefer speaking to an automated system or need additional NADRA-related verification, the helpline 7000 can assist with SIM registration queries.
- Dial 7000 from any mobile phone in Pakistan
- Listen to the IVR menu and select the SIM verification option
- Enter your CNIC number using the dialpad when prompted
- The system will verbally confirm registered SIM details linked to your CNIC
Network-Wise SIM Check Methods
Each network operator has its own USSD codes and portals for SIM-related checks. Use these if you want to verify details specifically for one SIM:
| Method | How to Use | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Check SIM owner | Type MNP → Send to 667 | Standard SMS rate |
| All CNICs SIMs | Send CNIC number to 668 | Free |
| Own number check | Dial *99# | Free |
| Helpline | Dial 111 | Free from Jazz |
| Self-Care Portal | jazz.com.pk → My Account | Free |
| Method | How to Use | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Check SIM owner | Type MNP → Send to 667 | Standard SMS rate |
| All CNICs SIMs | Send CNIC number to 668 | Free |
| Own number check | Dial *100# | Free |
| Helpline | Dial 310 | Free from Zong |
| Self-Care Portal | my.zong.com.pk | Free |
| Method | How to Use | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Check SIM owner | Type MNP → Send to 667 | Standard SMS rate |
| All CNICs SIMs | Send CNIC number to 668 | Free |
| Own number check | Dial *888# | Free |
| Helpline | Dial 345 | Free from Telenor |
| Self-Care Portal | my.telenor.com.pk | Free |
| Method | How to Use | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Check SIM owner | Type MNP → Send to 667 | Standard SMS rate |
| All CNICs SIMs | Send CNIC number to 668 | Free |
| Own number check | Dial *1# | Free |
| Helpline | Dial 333 | Free from Ufone |
| Self-Care Portal | ufone.com/selfcare | Free |
How to Block Unauthorized SIMs on Your CNIC
If your 668 check reveals a SIM you never registered, act immediately. Here are all available options:
Option A — Online via PTA Complaint Portal (Fastest)
- Visit complaint.pta.gov.pk
- Select “Unauthorized SIM Registration” as the complaint type
- Enter your CNIC, the unauthorized number, and your contact details
- Submit — PTA will block the SIM and notify you within 24–48 hours
Option B — Visit Network Franchise
- Visit the nearest franchise of the network shown against the unauthorized SIM
- Bring your original CNIC
- Request immediate SIM block and de-registration
- Receive a confirmation SMS once completed
Option C — Call Network Helpline
Call the helpline of the relevant network (Jazz: 111, Zong: 310, Telenor: 345, Ufone: 333). Ask the agent to block the unauthorized SIM after identity verification with your CNIC number.
NADRA Biometric Verification System (BVS)
Since 2015, Pakistan requires biometric fingerprint verification for all new SIM activations. This system, managed by NADRA, ensures only the rightful CNIC owner can activate a SIM in their name.
- You visit any network retailer or franchise with your original CNIC
- Your fingerprints are scanned on a biometric device connected to NADRA’s database
- NADRA authenticates your identity in real time
- Only after successful verification can the SIM be activated
Frequently Asked Questions
667 — Send “MNP” to 667. This returns the registered owner’s name and network for the specific SIM you’re messaging from. It’s a per-SIM owner lookup, not a full CNIC audit.
🔒 Check Your SIMs Right Now
It takes 30 seconds. Open your SMS app, type your CNIC number, and send to 668. Make sure no unauthorized SIM is running on your name.
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