Mobile SIMs are registered on a person’s CNIC in Pakistan. In this article, you’ll learn about the method of checking the number of SIMs issued on your CNIC.
Maximum number of SIMs:
In Pakistan, we are unable to register unlimited SIMs against your ID card. The number of SIM cards that telecommunications companies may issue in a person’s name has a restriction set by the government. According to the law enforced by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), only five SIM cards can be issued in a person’s name against their CNIC number at once.
How can I find out how many active SIMs were issued against my ID card?
Here, we’re going to guide you through the process of finding out how many active SIM cards have been issued using your CNIC number. Let’s get into further details:
Right now, there are two simple ways to verify the SIMs against CNIC numbers.
By using the website:
The process to check the quantity of SIMs registered against a CNIC online via a website is as follows:
- For this reason, you must first visit the PTA SIM Information Website.
- You can open a page that asks you to enter the necessary information once you click the website link.
- Your CNIC number must now be entered in the corresponding field.
- Check the box to show that you’re not a robot, then click “Submit.”
- There will be a tabular list of all the registered SIMs for the specific CNIC.
- The list will be organized by the operator and the overall number of SIM cards you have registered with your CNIC.
By SMS:
You can use the following procedure to check the numbers of SIMs registered on your CNIC through SMS:
- Open the text messaging app on your smartphone.
- Your CNIC number should be entered without hyphens.
- Send this text message to 668 right away.
- The total number of active SIM cards issued on your CNIC number for each operator will be displayed in a text message reply that you are going to receive.
- You will be charged PKR 2 including tax, for each SMS you send to 668.
How do I deal with unknown SIMs?
After counting the number of SIMs associated with your name, if you identify a SIM that is either not in your possession or is unknown to you, you must contact the customer service department of the relevant telecom company operator.
How can I block a mobile SIM card that is linked to my CNIS?
If you want to stop being held responsible for any mobile SIMs that are registered to your CNIC number that you don’t use, here is how you can accomplish this:
- Visit the nearby location of the concerned cellular company’s franchise or customer support office.
- You must present your original CNIC and fill out an associated document in order to block your desired number right away.