What the PTA SIM Information System Does
PTA runs a system called the SIM Information System. It lets you see how many SIMs are active under your CNIC, across every major network in Pakistan (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, and SCO). This helps you spot a SIM you never registered, which can happen if someone misused your CNIC to get a connection.
How to Track Live SIM Data by CNIC
You can use these 2 free methods for live tracking. Using SMS code 668 or cnic.sims.pk, here is the detailed method.
Method 1: Check by SMS (Code 668)
- Open your phone's messaging app.
- Type your 13-digit CNIC number, with no dashes and no spaces.
- Send it as an SMS to 668.
- Within seconds, you'll get a reply showing your SIM count per network.
This works from any Pakistani SIM, on any network. There's a small charge, usually around Rs. 2 plus tax, similar to a standard SMS fee.
Method 2: Check Online (cnic.sims.pk)
- Go to PTA's official portal at cnic.sims.pk.
- Enter your 13-digit CNIC number.
- Complete the verification step if the site asks for one.
- Submit the form to see your full SIM record.
This method works from anywhere, even outside Pakistan, and doesn't need a local SIM to use.
If You Find a SIM You Don't Recognize
- Contact that network's customer service and ask them to block it.
- File a complaint with PTA if the operator doesn't resolve it.
- Do this quickly. An unauthorized SIM under your name can be used for scams or fraud that come back to your CNIC.
A Note on "SIM Owner Lookup" Websites
PTA's 668 service and the cnic.sims.pk portal only work for checking SIMs under your own CNIC. They are not a way to look up a stranger's name, CNIC, or address from their phone number, and no official Pakistani service offers that. Websites that claim to reveal another person's identity from their mobile number are not part of PTA's system, and asking for someone else's personal data this way isn't legal in Pakistan.
All SIM Information Codes in Pakistan
Pakistan has different SMS services for checking SIM registrations, verifying your own SIM details, and identifying a mobile network. Each code serves a different purpose. The following table explains how to use them and what information they provide.
| SMS Code | What to Send | How to Use It | Information You Receive | What It Does Not Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 668 | Your 13-digit CNIC without dashes | Send your CNIC number to 668. | Number of SIMs registered against your CNIC, broken down by mobile network. | Individual mobile numbers, owner names or addresses. |
| 667 | Type MNP | Send MNP to 667 from the SIM you want to verify. | Registration information for the SIM sending the message, including the registered name and partially masked CNIC, subject to operator support. | Registration details of someone else's SIM. |
| 76367 | Type N followed by a space and the mobile number | Send N 03XXXXXXXXX to 76367. | The current mobile network associated with the entered number. | SIM owner's name, CNIC or personal address. |
Charges: SMS fees may apply to these services and can vary by operator. Check the current rate with your mobile network before sending.
Important: These services do not provide a public database for finding another person's private SIM ownership details. Use them to verify your own registrations or identify a mobile network.
Can You Track a Mobile Number's Live Location in Pakistan?
No you can't track someone else location by using their mobile number, instead you can check, on which CNIC your mobile number is registered. Using Live tracker you can easily track you SIM count.