now can I check my CNIC SIM details?

February 23, 2025 Mahi Bukhari

To check your CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) linked to SIM details in Pakistan, you can use multiple methods provided by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and mobile network operators. The PTA has a facility called DIRBS (Device Registration and Blocking System) that helps consumers track and manage the devices and SIM cards linked to their CNIC. Here are the common ways to check your CNIC SIM details:

1. Using the PTA DIRBS System

The DIRBS system is an official platform where you can check your registered SIMs. Here’s how you can use it:

Via SMS:

Send your CNIC number (without dashes) to 668.
You will receive an SMS with the list of active SIM cards registered against your CNIC.

Via Online Portal:

Visit the PTA DIRBS website.
Enter your CNIC number and follow the instructions to check the SIM details.

Via PTA Helpline:

You can also call 0800-55055 for assistance with checking your SIMs linked to your CNIC.

2. Using Mobile Network Operator Services

Each mobile operator (Jazz, Telenor, Zong, Ufone) offers a service to check SIMs linked to your CNIC:

For Jazz Users:

Dial *111# or send your CNIC number (without dashes) to 667.
You will get a message containing the details of all the SIMs registered under your CNIC.

For Telenor Users:

Send your CNIC number to 789.
Telenor will reply with a list of active SIMs registered against your CNIC.

For Zong Users:

Send your CNIC number to 706.
Zong will provide a response with your registered SIM details.

For Ufone Users:

Send your CNIC number (without dashes) to 668.
You will receive a response with your SIM details.

3. Via the Mobile Network Operators’ Apps

Most network providers also offer mobile apps that allow users to manage their accounts, check SIM details, and much more. These apps typically have a feature to check SIMs registered under your CNIC. Examples include:

Jazz World App for Jazz users
Telenor App for Telenor users
Zong App for Zong users
Ufone App for Ufone users

By downloading the app and logging into your account, you can view the SIM details associated with your CNIC.

4. Checking Through Your Service Provider’s Customer Care

You can also visit the customer care center of your respective mobile network provider or call their helpline. Provide them with your CNIC, and they can help you retrieve the SIM details.

FAQs:

1. Can I check the SIM details of all networks using one service?

Yes, using the PTA DIRBS system (via SMS or the online portal), you can check SIM details for all networks registered against your CNIC, including Jazz, Telenor, Zong, and Ufone.

2. How many SIMs can be registered under one CNIC?

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) limits the number of SIMs that can be registered against a single CNIC. As of recent guidelines, you can have a maximum of 5 SIMs from each mobile network registered against your CNIC.

3. Why is it important to check my SIM details?

Checking your SIM details is crucial to ensure that no unauthorized SIMs are registered against your CNIC. It also helps prevent misuse or fraudulent activities related to your identity.

4. Can I block any SIMs registered against my CNIC?

Yes, if you find any unauthorized SIMs registered under your CNIC, you can block them through the PTA’s DIRBS system or by visiting your mobile operator’s customer service center.

5. How can I deregister a SIM that is no longer in use?

You can deregister a SIM by visiting the nearest customer service center of the network provider. After verification, the SIM will be deactivated and unlinked from your CNIC.

Conclusion:

Checking your CNIC-linked SIM details is simple and can be done through multiple platforms, including SMS, mobile apps, or the official PTA DIRBS system. It is always a good idea to regularly monitor the SIMs registered under your CNIC to prevent fraud and misuse.