How to Check SIM Owner Details in Pakistan Free Official PTA Guide — June 12, 2026 Verify all SIMs on your CNIC across Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, SCO & ONIC — 3 official PTA channels — 30 seconds — zero cost — includes latest June 2026 policy updates

PTA is introducing mandatory facial verification + fingerprint scanning — “Dual Biometric Factor Authentication” — for all new SIM issuances. The process will require: (1) fingerprint scan as currently done, and (2) a camera-based facial scan matched against NADRA’s database. The PTA Chairman has urged speedy implementation across all franchise points. This is designed to stop sophisticated fraud where criminals copy fingerprints. NADRA stores all biometric data — franchise operators cannot save it locally. Current SIM holders are not immediately affected, but new SIM activations will use this dual system once implemented.

Operation Clean Sweep 3.0 is PTA’s quarterly enforcement protocol launched in February 2026. Key change: it now auto-suspends SIMs failing biometric re-verification within 72 hours (previously required longer manual review). In Q1 2026, it blocked 3.1 million SIMs. To protect yourself: check BVS status for all your SIMs using the operator-specific codes (Jazz → 6001, Telenor → 7751, Zong/Ufone → V to 7911). If any shows “Not Verified,” visit the franchise immediately with your original CNIC — re-verification is free and takes under 10 minutes.

Even with the 365-day restriction, take these steps immediately: (1) Screenshot the 668/cnic.sims.pk result with today’s date. (2) Call the relevant operator’s helpline and log a complaint — get a written reference number. (3) Visit the franchise with your original CNIC to have the issue formally documented, even if disowning must wait. (4) File a complaint at complaint.pta.gov.pk or call 0800-55055 — PTA can operationally freeze or investigate the SIM even during the 365-day window if fraud is confirmed. (5) File an FIA Cybercrime complaint at 1991 if any financial fraud has occurred. (6) Notify your bank and freeze mobile wallets. The 365-day rule restricts physical transfer/disown — it does not restrict PTA from investigating and acting on fraud reports.

PTA and Sindh Police issued a joint advisory on June 5, 2026 warning about: (1) “Free SIM” fingerprint scam operations at unauthorized franchise-like points where criminals collect fingerprints and use them to register SIMs on victims’ CNICs. (2) Fake “PTA agents” offering remote SIM disowning for a fee — this is a scam, as disowning requires in-person biometric verification. (3) Reconfirmation that allowing another person to use a SIM registered in your name is a violation of telecom law. PTA urged all citizens to check cnic.sims.pk immediately and disown any unrecognized SIM.

Type MNP and send as SMS to 667 from the SIM you want to verify. Reply in ~6 seconds: owner’s name, partially masked CNIC, network, and activation date. Only works for the SIM physically in your phone. For a free check of all SIMs on your CNIC, send your 13-digit CNIC to 668 (~30 sec) or open cnic.sims.pk (free, works from abroad). PTA’s June 5, 2026 advisory named cnic.sims.pk as the first recommended action for all citizens.

Send 13-digit CNIC (no dashes) as SMS to 668 from any Pakistani phone. Per-operator count across all 6 networks in ~30 seconds. For free detailed result with exact dates: open cnic.sims.pk. PTA named both methods in the January 2026 and June 5, 2026 advisories. Under the new 365-day rule, knowing exact activation dates is more important than ever — check cnic.sims.pk which shows the activation timestamp for each SIM.

Send N [space] 03XXXXXXXXX to 76367. Example: type N 03001234567 then send to 76367. Returns the current active network for any Pakistani number — critical for ported numbers where the prefix no longer matches the operator. Always use 76367 before using network-specific USSD codes on numbers that may have been ported via MNP.

Maximum 8 SIMs per CNIC — 5 voice and 3 data-only, combined across all 6 operators. Upheld by the Supreme Court of Pakistan 2024. Exceeding either individual limit triggers DIRBS automated enforcement. Note: the new June 2026 365-day restriction does not change this cap — it only affects how quickly newly activated SIMs can be transferred or disowned.

Send MNP to 667 (owner name ~6s). All Jazz SIMs on CNIC: dial *321# or SMS CNIC to 668. BVS: SMS CNIC to 6001. Helpline: 111. App: My Jazz. Prefixes: 0300–0309, 0320–0329.

Send MNP to 667. All Zong SIMs: SMS CNIC to 310 or cnic.sims.pk. BVS: Send V to 7911. Helpline: 310. App: My Zong. Prefixes: 0310–0319, 0360–0365.

Send MNP to 667. All Telenor SIMs: dial *345#. BVS: SMS CNIC to 7751. Helpline: 345. App: My Telenor. Prefixes: 0340–0349.

ONIC is Pakistan’s newest mobile network, launched 2024 on 037X prefixes. Fully integrated into PTA’s SVMS — appears in 668 replies and cnic.sims.pk. To verify ONIC SIM ownership: send MNP to 667. Network info: ONIC App or dial *345#. The new 365-day rule applies to all ONIC SIMs activated after June 5, 2026.

Updated for June 2026: (1) Screenshot 668 + cnic.sims.pk result with date and activation timestamp. (2) Call operator helpline — get written complaint reference. Note the SIM’s activation date — if after June 5, 2026, inform them about the 365-day restriction. (3) Visit franchise with original CNIC — request formal disowning or, if 365-day restriction applies, formal documentation of your complaint. (4) File complaint at complaint.pta.gov.pk or 0800-55055 immediately regardless of the 365-day restriction. (5) Notify bank, freeze wallets, change passwords. (6) Re-check via 668 after 18–20 days for older SIMs. Monitor monthly for post-June 5 SIMs.

Under Clean Sweep 3.0 (launched February 2026), PTA’s automated system now suspends unverified SIMs within 72 hours of detection — much faster than before. If your BVS check shows “Not Verified”: visit the nearest operator franchise with your original CNIC immediately. Re-verification is free and takes under 10 minutes. Do not wait — 72 hours is very little time. If your SIM is already suspended, visit the franchise with your original CNIC for re-verification and reactivation.

Under PTA’s June 5, 2026 advisory, allowing another person to use a SIM registered in your name is explicitly a violation of Pakistani telecom law. PTA stated: “if a SIM registered under an individual’s identity is used for any unlawful activity, the registered owner will be held responsible.” This was already implied by existing law, but PTA’s June 2026 advisory makes it explicit and actively enforced. Ensure every SIM on your CNIC is one you personally use.

Yes. cnic.sims.pk is accessible globally — no VPN or Pakistani SIM required. NICOP holders use their NICOP number. Operator apps work internationally. Important note under new 365-day rule: if you’re abroad and discover an unauthorized SIM, file a PTA complaint online at complaint.pta.gov.pk immediately — don’t wait until your return. For physical disowning: notarized Power of Attorney to a trusted family member in Pakistan.

Fake and illegal to use. PTA’s SVMS has no public API. These sites show fabricated data or 2020–2025 breach material while harvesting your CNIC. PKCERT September 2025 confirmed active Raccoon/RedLine malware distribution through these platforms. PTA has blocked 1,400+. Under PECA 2016, using such platforms risks up to 7 years imprisonment and Rs.5.7M fines for both operators and users. Use only 668, 667, and cnic.sims.pk.

SVMS (Subscriber Verification Management System) is PTA’s classified national database operated jointly with NADRA. For every active SIM it stores: full legal name on CNIC, 13-digit CNIC number, registered address, biometric status (via NADRA MBVS), exact activation date, operator network, and current SIM status. Citizens access their own record through 668, 667, and cnic.sims.pk. No third party has authorized access without a court order. Under the new dual biometric policy, facial scan data will also be stored by NADRA going forward.

No — and it is a criminal offence. PECA 2016 Section 16 criminalizes accessing another person’s identity or SIM data without a court order. Combined penalties under Sections 3, 4, and 16 can reach 7 years imprisonment and Rs.5.7 million in fines — applied equally to both operators and users. PTA’s SVMS has no public API. Any site claiming to return a stranger’s full name and CNIC from their phone number is showing fabricated data or breach-recycled material from Pakistan’s 2020–2025 telecom breaches. Use only 668, 667, and cnic.sims.pk for your own CNIC.

668 and cnic.sims.pk pull data in real time from PTA’s live SVMS — 100% accurate, updated instantly when any SIM is registered, transferred, or blocked. Third-party sites show one of three things: data from Pakistan’s five documented telecom breaches (2020–2025), randomly fabricated records designed to look authentic, or data from other countries entirely. The breach data is often years out of date and may reflect a previous SIM owner, not the current registered holder. There is no comparison — official channels are accurate, third-party sites are not.

Yes — exactly one: cnic.sims.pk. This is PTA’s official free citizen portal. It is completely free, requires no signup, returns real-time SVMS data with exact registration dates, works from any country, and produces a printable record accepted by courts, banks, and police stations. No other website has legitimate access to this data. SimOwner.net.pk is purely an educational guide — we direct you to these official channels and explain how to use them. We do not maintain any database of our own.

Yes. eSIM registrations follow identical PTA biometric verification requirements as physical SIMs. Jazz, Zong, and Telenor currently offer eSIM in Pakistan’s major cities. An eSIM entry appears in your 668 reply and cnic.sims.pk record exactly like a physical SIM entry — same registration date, same BVS status, same operator attribution. If you have an eSIM and a physical SIM on the same number, it counts as one SIM against your CNIC limit. Under the new June 2026 365-day restriction, eSIM activations are also subject to the same transfer restriction as physical SIMs.

Six common signals: (1) 668 shows more SIMs than you personally registered. (2) You receive OTPs for transactions you didn’t initiate. (3) Your phone loses complete signal with no operator outage — possible SIM swap. (4) Banks or financial services contact you about accounts or loans you never opened. (5) You receive legal notices about activity you don’t recognize. (6) Your own SIM is blocked by PTA without any warning — possible DIRBS enforcement triggered by criminals exceeding your CNIC limit. Any single one of these is a reason to immediately send your CNIC to 668 and call your operator.

Four habits: (1) Monthly 668 check — unauthorized SIMs are the primary route to wallet compromise. (2) Enable in-app biometric authentication on both apps — this blocks access even if your SIM is swapped, because the attacker doesn’t have your fingerprint. (3) Use unique transaction PINs rotated every quarter. (4) Treat any sudden, complete signal loss as a possible SIM swap — call your operator from another phone immediately and request an emergency account freeze. Do not wait even 15 minutes — accounts can be drained within 8–12 minutes of a successful SIM swap.

Act within minutes — every second counts: (1) Call your operator’s helpline from another phone immediately — Jazz: 111, Zong: 310, Telenor: 345, Ufone: 333. Request an emergency SIM swap reversal. (2) Call your bank’s 24/7 helpline and request immediate account freeze on all transactions. (3) Log into JazzCash and Easypaisa from WiFi and change PINs — if you can’t log in, call the app helpline. (4) Change your email password — attackers use email to reset banking passwords. (5) Open cnic.sims.pk on WiFi to document the current record with timestamp. SIM swap attacks drain accounts in under 12 minutes on average — speed is everything.

Biometric re-verification is PTA’s process of confirming that the fingerprint used to originally register your SIM still matches NADRA’s record. You need to do it when: (1) your operator sends you a “re-verification required” SMS, (2) your BVS status check shows “Not Verified” or “Pending,” (3) PTA’s DIRBS system has flagged your SIM during an enforcement sweep, or (4) you haven’t verified in over 2 years. Under Operation Clean Sweep 3.0, failing re-verification now triggers suspension within 72 hours. Visit any official operator franchise with your original CNIC — the process is free and takes under 10 minutes. Do not visit unauthorized “verification camps.”

The official process is called “SIM Disowning.” Steps: (1) Visit the operator’s official franchise — not a retailer — with only your original CNIC. Photocopies are not accepted. (2) Tell the counter staff: “I want to disown an unauthorized SIM registered on my CNIC.” (3) Complete the biometric fingerprint scan. (4) Sign the disowning form. (5) Keep the reference receipt permanently. Important: under the new June 5, 2026 policy, SIMs activated after that date cannot be disowned for 365 days from their activation. For those SIMs, file a PTA complaint at 0800-55055 immediately and let PTA investigate. Disowned SIMs are permanently and irreversibly blocked — no operator or court order can reactivate them.

Insert the Ufone SIM into your phone and send MNP to 667 — owner name, masked CNIC, and activation date arrive in ~6 seconds. To see all Ufone SIMs on your CNIC: dial *333#. For biometric verification status: send V to 7911. Ufone helpline: 333 (free from any Ufone line). Official app: My Ufone (Google Play / App Store). Ufone prefixes: 0330–0339. For all Ufone SIMs across CNIC: SMS CNIC to 668 or open cnic.sims.pk.

Send N [space] 03XXXXXXXXX to 76367. Example: type N 03001234567 and send to 76367. This returns the current active network for any Pakistani number — essential for ported numbers where the prefix no longer matches the carrier. Prefix-based identification (Jazz 0300s, Telenor 0340s, Zong 0310s, Ufone 0330s, SCO 0355–7, ONIC 037X) is a useful quick guide but unreliable for numbers that have been ported via MNP. For ported numbers, only 76367 confirms the current network. Always verify with 76367 before using any network-specific USSD code.

Jazz (including Mobilink and former Warid numbers) uses prefixes 0300–0309 and 0320–0329. Jazz is Pakistan’s largest network with approximately 82 million subscribers and 38% market share. To verify a Jazz SIM: insert it and send MNP to 667. For all Jazz SIMs on your CNIC: dial *321#. Biometric status: SMS your CNIC to 6001. Helpline: 111 (free from any Jazz line). App: My Jazz. For the most complete check covering Jazz alongside all other networks: SMS CNIC to 668.

Insert the SCO SIM and send MNP to 667 for owner details. SCO covers Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on prefixes 0355, 0356, and 0357. Helpline: 321. SCO SIMs are fully integrated into PTA’s national SVMS — they appear in 668 and cnic.sims.pk checks from anywhere in Pakistan, alongside Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, and ONIC SIMs on your CNIC. For network help, call 321. SCO does not currently have a consumer app like the larger operators.

Insert the SIM from the second-hand phone into your device and send MNP to 667. The reply confirms the registered owner. If the name doesn’t match the person who sold you the phone: do not use that SIM. To legally transfer the SIM to your name, both the previous owner and you must visit the operator’s franchise together — both with original CNICs — for a formal biometric ownership transfer. Important update under June 2026 policy: if the SIM was activated after June 5, 2026, the transfer cannot be processed for 365 days from activation date. Using a SIM registered to someone else’s CNIC creates legal exposure for you, even with verbal consent from the previous owner.

Within 24 hours: (1) File a police FIR — creates dated legal record. (2) Visit NADRA — report loss, request fraud flag, begin CNIC replacement. (3) Send CNIC to 668 immediately and screenshot result with timestamp. (4) Visit each relevant operator’s franchise to block or disown any unauthorized SIMs found — note that SIMs activated after June 5, 2026 are subject to the 365-day restriction, so file PTA complaint immediately for those. (5) Change all banking, email, JazzCash, and Easypaisa passwords. (6) Replace SMS-OTP with Google Authenticator or Authy on all financial accounts. (7) Notify your bank and request enhanced monitoring. (8) Set temporary spending limits on mobile wallets to limit damage.

Deceased CNICs are primary targets for unauthorized SIM registration — criminals know they go unchecked. Act within 30 days of any family member’s passing: (1) Check the deceased’s CNIC record on cnic.sims.pk immediately. (2) Take to the operator franchise: Family Registration Certificate (FRC) from NADRA, official death certificate, and next of kin’s original CNIC. (3) Request formal deactivation or ownership transfer for each SIM. (4) Report any unauthorized SIMs found to PTA at 0800-55055. Under the new 365-day rule, unauthorized SIMs activated after June 5, 2026 on a deceased person’s CNIC also require an immediate PTA complaint even if physical disowning must wait.

Yes. Businesses register SIMs under their NTN (National Tax Number), not a personal CNIC. The 8-SIM limit applies exclusively to personal CNICs. PTA offers a formal corporate SIM exemption process for large-volume organizational needs, requiring NTN certificate, Board Resolution, and representative CNIC. Corporate SIM management must be done at the operator’s Corporate Services Centre — standard citizen verification methods (668, 667, cnic.sims.pk) do not apply to NTN-registered SIMs. Employee SIM transfers require both the company representative and the employee to attend for biometric re-registration. Fee: Rs.100–300 per SIM. Processing time: 24–48 hours.

Four channels depending on the type of issue: (1) Spam calls, network-rule violations, unauthorized SIM sites: complaint.pta.gov.pk or call 0800-55055 (free, 24/7 — PTA must respond within 7 working days). (2) Financial fraud, blackmail, identity theft, PECA violations: complaint.fia.gov.pk or call 1991 (FIA Cybercrime Wing, free, 24/7). (3) Physical threats or extortion: FIR at nearest police station — mention PECA 2016 if it is cyber-related. (4) CNIC-related identity fraud: 051-111-786-100 (NADRA). Always preserve evidence before filing — call logs with timestamps, screenshots, transaction records, and recordings if any.

SIM ownership transfer requires both parties at an official operator franchise — it cannot be done remotely or online. Required documents: current owner’s original CNIC and new owner’s original CNIC. For a deceased person’s SIM: Family Registration Certificate + death certificate + next of kin’s CNIC. Critical update June 2026: SIMs activated after June 5, 2026 cannot be transferred for 365 days from their activation date. Check the activation date on cnic.sims.pk before visiting. Transfer times: Jazz and Telenor — same business day. Zong and Ufone — 1–2 business days. ONIC — 1–2 business days. SCO — 2–3 business days.

Three distinct actions with different effects: Block — suspends services temporarily, SIM remains in your CNIC registry, can be unblocked. Done by CNIC owner or operator. Immediate effect. Disown — permanently removes SIM from your CNIC record, cannot be reactivated by anyone. Done at franchise with biometric verification. Takes 17 days for processing. This is what you want for unauthorized SIMs — note the new 365-day restriction on post-June 5, 2026 activations. Deactivate — fully terminates SIM, removed from all records. Done by PTA enforcement order or after 120 days of failed BVS verification. Completely irreversible. For unauthorized SIMs: always choose Disown, not just Block.

PTA officially recommends at minimum once per month via cnic.sims.pk (free, 30 seconds). Under the new June 2026 policies — the 365-day restriction, dual biometric system, and 72-hour Clean Sweep 3.0 enforcement — monthly checks are more critical than ever. Also check immediately when: your SIM loses unexpected signal, you receive suspicious calls claiming to be from PTA or NADRA, you hear about any telecom data breach, your CNIC is lost or stolen, or a family member passes away. Data from fraud case analysis shows unauthorized SIM registrations go undetected for an average of 7 months without monthly audits — giving criminals enough time to open fake accounts and damage credit histories.

“Fresh SIM data” simply means the current, real-time PTA record — updated the instant any SIM is registered, transferred, biometrically verified, or deactivated. When you use 668, 667, or cnic.sims.pk, you are already accessing the freshest possible data directly from PTA’s live SVMS. There is no premium or “fresher” version. Any service charging for “fresh SIM data” is selling fabricated information or material recycled from Pakistan’s 2020–2025 breach history — by definition, because no third party has authorized SVMS access. The word “fresh” in these services is purely a marketing term to justify charging money for illegal, inaccurate data.