Many people are looking for a way to check the number of mobile SIMS issued against their CNIC. This has become increasingly important since cell phones became the norm in Pakistan in the early 2000s. The reduction in costs and easy accessibility of these devices spurred an increase in cellular subscribers. However, there have been instances where SIM cards used for illegal activities or terrorist acts. To prevent this problem, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a modern SIM information system in 2009. This system keeps digital records of all active SIMS issued against a CNIC. By using this system, you can easily determine how many SIMS are in your name and in which networks.
You can send your CNIC number in a text message to 668 to get the total number of active SIMs for a particular operator. The text message will cost you PKR 2 + Tax per SMS. You can also go to any retailer and ask them to perform a CNIC sim check on your behalf.
Another way to check the number of SIMS issued against a CNIC is to use a website that allows you to log in and view the number of SIMS issued against the CNIC. The PTA has a website where you can perform this process. Using this website, you can check your phone’s authenticity and block unauthorized numbers.
