PTA SIM Information System Guide 2026: *8888#, 668 & Fraud Protectionشناختی کارڈ پر جاری شدہ سمز کی تصدیق، 5 سمز کی حد اور غیر متعلقہ نمبرز بلاک کروانے کا طریقہ
Protect your identity and avoid telecom fraud. Learn how to verify the exact number of active cellular SIM cards registered on your CNIC using PTA's official self-service shortcodes (668 and *8888#), understand legal biometric limits, and instantly block unauthorized numbers at operator franchises.
How to Check or Verify: How Do You Check Active SIMs on Your CNIC and What is the Legal Limit in Pakistan?
You can check your registered SIM count by sending your 13-digit CNIC (without dashes) via SMS to 668 or dialing *8888#. Under PTA regulations, a single citizen can register a maximum of 5 voice SIMs across all mobile operators. Any unrecognized SIM should be immediately blocked at the operator's franchise with your original CNIC.
Official Self-Service Methods to Check Your SIM Count
SMS CNIC to 668
Open your messaging app, type your 13-digit CNIC number without any spaces or dashes (e.g. 3520180912345), and send it to 668. You will receive an operator-wise count (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone).
Dial USSD *8888#
Dial *8888# directly from any registered SIM card in Pakistan. Follow the on-screen USSD prompts to view active SIM subscriptions linked to your biometric profile.
Official PTA Web Portal
Visit the official cnic.sims.pk web portal, enter your CNIC number, solve the security CAPTCHA, and view your verified telecom registration record.
Statutory SIM Limits & Biometric Regulations in Pakistan
Under PTA regulations and National Action Plan (NAP) telecom directives, a maximum of 5 active voice SIM cards can be registered against a single CNIC across all cellular mobile operators combined.
Citizens are additionally allowed up to 3 dedicated data-only / wireless broadband SIMs (for 4G Wi-Fi routers and dongles) beyond the 5-voice SIM cap.
How to Block Unauthorized SIMs Registered in Your Name
If the 668 SMS inquiry reveals active SIM cards from a network you never purchased, take these immediate actions to prevent criminal misuse of your identity:
Go to the official customer care center of the operator (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone) with your original physical CNIC.
Fill out the official SIM Disownment Form and perform biometric thumb verification on the BVS device.
If the franchise delays, file a formal complaint at complaint.pta.gov.pk or call PTA helpline 0800-55055.
Related PTA & Identity Resources on Pakistan Info Hub
Frequently Asked Questions (PTA SIM Verification)
What is the maximum number of SIM cards a citizen can register on one CNIC in Pakistan?
Under PTA telecom regulations, an individual citizen can register a maximum of 5 voice SIM cards across all cellular operators (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone) plus up to 3 data-only Broadband SIM cards per CNIC.
How do I check how many SIM cards are registered on my CNIC?
You can check your SIM count through two official self-service methods: (1) Send your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes) via SMS to shortcode 668, or (2) Dial *8888# from your mobile phone. You will receive an operator-wise breakdown of all active SIMs.
What should I do if I find an unauthorized or unknown SIM registered on my CNIC?
Visit the nearest customer service center (franchise) of the relevant cellular operator with your original CNIC. Request immediate biometric disowning and blocking of the unauthorized SIM number to protect yourself from identity theft and cybercrime liability.
Can someone check SIM information of another person online?
No. To protect citizen privacy and prevent harassment, PTA SIM verification is designed strictly for personal self-checking via your own mobile device. Unauthorized inquiry of third-party telecom data is a punishable offense under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
Official Statutory Sources Cited:
PTA SIM Information System (CNIC SIM Verification): https://cnic.sims.pk/Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Consumer Complaints: https://complaint.pta.gov.pk/Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA 2016): https://pakistancode.gov.pk/