Worried about an unauthorized SIM being used on your CNIC? Want to know exactly which SIMs are currently active, blocked, or pending biometric verification against your identity? This page walks you through Pakistan’s official real-time SIM status check — completely free, instant, and backed by PTA.
Important: This tool directs you to PTA’s own official SIM verification systems. We do not have access to any SIM data ourselves — all results come directly from Pakistan’s national SIM database via official government-mandated channels.
What Does “Live SIM Status” Mean?
Each SIM registered in Pakistan has a status in PTA’s DIRBS (Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System) database. When you run a live check, you are querying this central database in real time — not cached or outdated records. This means the status you see reflects your CNIC’s current SIM registration picture at that exact moment.
A SIM can be in one of the following states:
| Status | What It Means |
| Active | SIM is live, fully registered biometrically, and in normal use |
| Blocked | SIM has been blocked by PTA, the network, or by the CNIC owner’s request |
| Unverified / Pending Biometric | SIM was issued but biometric re-verification has not been completed — at risk of automatic blocking |
| De-registered | SIM has been removed from the CNIC and is no longer active |
| Flagged | SIM has been flagged for suspicious activity or a PECA violation |
Understanding your SIM’s status matters because unverified or flagged SIMs can be used for fraud in your name — even if you never activated them yourself.
How to Check Live SIM Status on Your CNIC — Step by Step
Pakistan currently offers three official methods to check live SIM status. Use Method 1 for a quick count, Method 2 for a full detailed report, and Method 3 if you need operator-specific biometric verification status.
Method 1 — Instant Live Check via 668 SMS
The 668 method gives you a real-time count of every SIM currently registered and active on your CNIC across all Pakistani networks.
- Open your SMS app on any Pakistani mobile
- Type your 13-digit CNIC number exactly (no dashes or spaces)
- Send to 668
- You will receive a live reply within 10–30 seconds showing the number of active SIMs per network
This method shows active SIM count only. For full details including blocked SIMs and registration dates, use Method 2.
Cost: Free. Works 24/7. No internet required.
Method 2 — Full Live SIM Status Report via cnic.sims.pk
The PTA official cnic.sims.pk portal gives you a complete live status breakdown of all SIMs on your CNIC — including active, blocked, and biometrically unverified SIMs.
- Open any browser on your phone or computer
- Go to: cnic.sims.pk
- Enter your 13-digit CNIC number
- Complete the CAPTCHA security check
- Press Submit
- View your full live SIM status report — includes network name, SIM number (partial), registration date, and current status
This is the most comprehensive live tracker available to the public and is updated in real time from PTA’s central SIM database. If you spot a SIM you do not recognize, note the network name and proceed to the blocking steps below.
Method 3 — Network-Specific Live Status Check
Each operator also provides its own channel to check if your specific SIM is active and biometrically verified:
| Network | Live Status Check Method |
| Jazz | Send CNIC to 7000 OR dial *8# for biometric status |
| Telenor | Send CNIC to 7751 for biometric verification status |
| Zong | Send CNIC to 7911 for live biometric status |
| Ufone | Send CNIC to 7911 for live biometric status |
| All Networks | Send CNIC to 668 for live multi-network count |
Network-specific checks are particularly useful if you want to confirm biometric re-verification status for a SIM you currently use — especially after switching phones or SIM cards.
How to Block a SIM Showing as Active That You Did Not Register
If your 668 reply or cnic.sims.pk report shows a SIM you never requested, act immediately:
- Note the network name from your report
- Visit the nearest franchise of that network with your original CNIC
- Request immediate blocking and de-registration of the unauthorized SIM
- File a complaint at complaint.pta.gov.pk or call PTA helpline: 0800-55055
- For criminal misuse (fraud calls, SIM-based crime), also report to FIA Cybercrime at fia.gov.pk/en/complaint
- If you suspect your CNIC was physically forged or copied, contact NADRA to flag your identity document
De-registration at the franchise is typically processed within 24–48 hours. Keep a written record or receipt of your de-registration request as proof of action.
How to Complete Biometric Re-Verification for an Unverified SIM
If your status report shows a SIM as Unverified / Pending Biometric, that SIM is at risk of automatic blocking under PTA’s ongoing re-verification drives. To resolve this:
- Visit any franchise or service center of the relevant network operator
- Bring your original CNIC — photocopies are not accepted
- Place your thumb on the biometric reader connected to NADRA’s live verification system
- Once verified, your SIM status will update to Active within a few hours
This process is free of charge at all official operator franchises and takes approximately 5–10 minutes.
What This Page Cannot Do
To be fully transparent with our users, here is what SimOwnersDetail.pk’s Live SIM Tracker page does not do:
- We cannot show you the live location of any SIM or phone — that requires a court order and operator cooperation
- We cannot look up who owns someone else’s SIM number — that is illegal under PECA 2016
- We cannot block or unblock a SIM on your behalf — only PTA and the network operator can do this
- We do not have real-time access to any SIM database — all live data comes from PTA’s own official channels
- We do not collect your CNIC number when you use the methods described on this page — all input goes directly to official PTA platforms
Any website claiming to offer real-time third-party SIM location tracking or the ability to see another person’s SIM data is either fake, illegal, or both. Always use official PTA channels only.
Frequently Asked Questions — Live SIM Tracker
Can I track the live location of a SIM in Pakistan?
No — not through any public or free service. Real-time SIM location tracking requires a lawful interception order and direct cooperation from the network operator. It is only available to law enforcement agencies with a valid court order. Any app or website claiming to offer free live SIM location tracking is fraudulent and likely designed to steal your personal data.
How do I know if my SIM is currently active?
Send your CNIC number via SMS to 668. If your SIM appears in the reply, it is registered and active. For a full status breakdown — active vs blocked vs biometrically unverified — visit cnic.sims.pk and review your complete SIM report.
What happens to SIMs that are not biometrically verified?
PTA has the authority to block any SIM that has not completed biometric re-verification. Unverified SIMs are periodically targeted for automatic blocking under PTA’s ongoing SIM re-verification drives. If you have an old SIM that was never re-verified, visit your network’s franchise with your original CNIC to complete the process before it gets blocked.
Is the 668 method a real-time check?
Yes. The 668 SMS service queries PTA’s live DIRBS database and returns a real-time count of SIMs registered on your CNIC at the moment you send the message. There is no delay or caching — the reply reflects your current registration status.
How often should I check my SIM status?
There is no fixed requirement, but security-conscious users check every 1–3 months. If you recently lost your CNIC, had it photocopied by a vendor, or noticed suspicious calls coming from unknown numbers, check immediately via 668 or cnic.sims.pk.
What if a blocked SIM is still showing on my CNIC?
A blocked SIM still appears in your report until it is formally de-registered. Visit the relevant network franchise with your CNIC and request de-registration to fully remove it from your CNIC record and free up your SIM slot.