Sim Database
Pakistan’s SIM database is a classified government registry — PTA’s SVMS/CSMD system, built on NADRA’s biometric infrastructure — linking every mobile connection to a verified CNIC. This guide covers exactly how it’s architected, the real 4-stage enforcement sequence, IMEI/DIRBS device checks, and every free official method to check your own record. Fully updated for July 2026, correcting several errors still circulating on competing sites.
📊 What Pakistan’s SIM Database Is & How to Check It
📋 3 Facts About Pakistan's SIM Database
Legacy SIM Verification
Older SIMs that were issued before Pakistan's biometric verification program may require successful biometric verification to remain compliant with current PTA and operator requirements. If requested by your operator, complete the verification process promptly to avoid service interruption.
Device Verification (DIRBS)
SIM registration and device registration are separate systems. Dial *#06# to view your phone's IMEI, then check its registration status through PTA's DIRBS service (such as SMS to 8484 where available or the official DIRBS portal). This confirms whether your mobile device is registered for use in Pakistan.
Visit an Authorized Franchise
For services such as SIM replacement, ownership transfer, biometric verification, or resolving registration issues, visit an authorized mobile operator franchise during its published business hours. Operating hours may vary by operator and location.
Pakistan’s SIM database
Pakistan’s SIM database is one of the most misunderstood pieces of national infrastructure in the country’s digital identity system. It is not a spreadsheet. It is not downloadable. It is not accessible to private companies, developers, or third-party websites under any circumstance. It is a real-time, classified government registry — officially PTA’s Subscriber Verification Management System (SVMS), also referenced as the Central SIM Database (CSMD) — built directly on top of NADRA’s biometric identity infrastructure.
This guide explains exactly how this database is architected, what it actually contains, how PTA enforces compliance against it, and the five completely free, official ways you can check your own record. For a fast, direct check right now, our SIM Owner Details tool on the homepage walks you straight through the process — this page is the complete technical reference behind it.
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The Registration Sequence — Step by Step
- Customer visits a PTA-authorized franchise with their original CNIC, during standardized hours (6:00 AM–midnight)
- Franchise staff enters the CNIC into the biometric terminal
- Customer’s live thumbprint is scanned via a connected biometric device
- The print is encrypted and transmitted to NADRA for real-time matching
- On a successful match, the SIM’s record is created in the SVMS/CSMD with all six fields
- The SIM activates and appears immediately in the customer’s 668 or cnic.sims.pk results
🗄️ Pakistan's SIM Database — Key Facts (2026)
What NADRA’s Role Actually Is — Authentication, Not Lookup
One of the most important distinctions to understand: NADRA’s role in Pakistan’s SIM database is strictly authentication — never public lookup. When you register a SIM, NADRA confirms whether a fingerprint matches a specific CNIC. It does not, and has never, provided a service where anyone can search for a person’s identity starting from a phone number. This single fact explains why every “SIM database search by number” website is fundamentally illegitimate — the underlying capability they claim to offer was never built to exist in the first place.
🗂️ The 6 Core Fields Stored in Pakistan's SIM Database
| # | Field | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile Number | The active mobile number assigned to the SIM card. |
| 2 | CNIC Number | The 13-digit CNIC of the registered subscriber used during SIM registration. |
| 3 | Biometric Verification Record | A biometric verification reference used during activation. Biometric data itself is not publicly accessible. |
| 4 | Activation Date | The recorded date and time when the SIM registration was successfully completed. |
| 5 | Network Operator | The mobile operator providing service (such as Jazz, Zong, Ufone, SCOM, or ONIC). |
| 6 | Verification & Device Status | SIM verification status together with related device-registration information where applicable through PTA's device registration processes. |
🚨 What the SIM Database Does NOT Expose Publicly
Pakistan's SIM registration records are not publicly searchable. Official consumer services allow individuals to verify only information related to their own CNIC and registered SIMs. They do not provide another person's name, CNIC, address, biometric information, or other personal records simply by entering a phone number.
For your privacy and security, use only official PTA and mobile operator verification channels. Be cautious of websites or applications claiming to reveal another person's SIM ownership or identity information, as such claims are not supported by official public services.
📟 Database Checks — IMEI & DIRBS
In addition to CNIC and SIM verification, Pakistan's telecom framework also checks mobile devices through the Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS). Verifying your device's IMEI helps ensure it is authorized to operate on Pakistani mobile networks.
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dial *#06# on your phone. | Your device's unique 15-digit IMEI number is displayed. |
| 2 | Send the IMEI number via SMS to 8484. | Receive the device's DIRBS registration or compliance status. |
| 3 | If the device is not compliant, follow PTA's official DIRBS registration process. | Helps maintain uninterrupted network access where registration is required. |
📱 Why IMEI & SIM Checks Both Matter
A SIM card may be correctly registered against your own CNIC, but the mobile device using that SIM should also comply with PTA's device registration requirements. If a device is not properly registered or is otherwise non-compliant, network access may be restricted according to applicable regulations.
For better account security and compliance, regularly verify:
- ✅ SIM registrations linked to your own CNIC using official PTA services.
- ✅ Your phone's IMEI registration status through PTA's official DIRBS verification methods.
🚨 CNIC & SIM Compliance
PTA and mobile operators periodically review SIM registrations to ensure they remain linked to valid identity records. SIMs associated with deceased, expired, or cancelled CNICs may be suspended or deactivated as part of ongoing compliance and security measures designed to reduce identity misuse and telecom fraud.
| Category | Possible Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Deceased CNIC Holder | SIM services may be suspended or deactivated. | The registered subscriber is no longer eligible to maintain active mobile services. |
| Expired CNIC | Verification or renewal may be required. | The underlying identity document has expired. |
| Cancelled CNIC | Associated SIM records may require review or deactivation. | The CNIC is no longer valid in the national identity system. |
👨👩👧 If a Family Member Has Passed Away
If a family member passes away, notify NADRA through the appropriate official process so the identity record can be updated. If mobile SIMs were registered under that CNIC, contact the relevant mobile operator with the required supporting documents (such as the death certificate and any documents requested by the operator) to request closure or transfer of eligible services.
Promptly updating official records helps prevent unauthorized use of mobile services and reduces the risk of identity misuse.
🚫 Illegal SIM Database Websites & Privacy Risks
Many websites claim they can reveal a person's SIM owner details, CNIC information, address, or live mobile records simply by entering a phone number. Official Pakistani telecom and identity verification systems do not provide this type of public access. Such websites may display inaccurate information, collect users' personal data, or attempt phishing and identity theft.
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No official public website can reveal another person's CNIC or SIM ownership by phone number.
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PTA, mobile operators, and NADRA provide verification services only for information you are authorized to access.
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Always use official verification methods such as PTA SMS services, operator franchises, and authorized online portals.
📊 Companion Guide: Pak SIM Data Explained
For a more detailed explanation of Pakistan's SIM registration system, you can also read our companion guide on Pak SIM Data. It explains how the national SIM registration framework works, the difference between legitimate verification services and misleading claims, common misconceptions about SIM databases, and best practices for protecting your CNIC and mobile identity.
📋 5 Official Ways to Check Your SIM Registration Information
Method 1: SMS CNIC to 668
Use PTA's official SMS service to check how many SIMs are registered against your own CNIC, with a network-wise breakdown.
- Type your 13-digit CNIC (without dashes).
- Send it via SMS to 668.
- Receive a network-wise SIM count.
- Standard SMS charges may apply.
Method 2: PTA SIM Information Portal
Use PTA's official online portal to review SIM registration details linked to your own CNIC.
- Visit the official PTA SIM Information portal.
- Enter your CNIC.
- Complete the verification process.
- View your registered SIM information.
Method 3: PTA RAABTA
PTA also provides official customer support through its RAABTA service for telecom-related assistance and guidance.
- Contact PTA using its official channels.
- Follow the verification instructions provided.
- Request assistance for SIM-related queries.
Method 4: Send MNP to 667
Verify the SIM currently inserted in your phone using the official MNP SMS service.
- Insert the SIM into your device.
- Send MNP to 667.
- Receive available registration information for that SIM.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What exactly is Pakistan's SIM database?
Pakistan's SIM database is the Subscriber Verification Management System (SVMS) operated by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). It securely links every mobile SIM registration with a biometrically verified CNIC through the national verification framework.
2. Is there a public SIM database that anyone can search?
No. Pakistan's SIM registration database is not publicly searchable. Official services only allow users to verify information related to their own CNIC or SIM registrations.
3. What is NADRA's role in the SIM database?
NADRA verifies the customer's identity during SIM registration by matching biometric information with the CNIC record. It does not provide a public SIM lookup service.
4. What information is stored in the SIM database?
The database stores information such as the registered mobile number, CNIC, network operator, activation details, and biometric verification status. Personal records are protected under Pakistani law.
5. How do I check my phone's IMEI status?
Dial *#06# to display your phone's IMEI number, then verify the device through PTA's official DIRBS service to confirm whether it is registered and compliant.
6. What happens if my SIM has not completed biometric verification?
SIMs that do not meet PTA's biometric verification requirements may be suspended or blocked until verification is completed through the mobile network operator.
7. How do I check SIMs registered on my CNIC?
Send your 13-digit CNIC (without dashes) to 668 via SMS or use PTA's official SIM Information portal to view the SIMs registered against your own CNIC.
8. What is the difference between 668 and MNP to 667?
Sending your CNIC to 668 shows the number of SIMs registered under your CNIC. Sending MNP to 667 provides registration information for the SIM currently inserted in your phone.
9. Can I legally check another person's SIM registration details?
No. Official verification services are intended only for checking information related to your own identity or SIM registrations. Personal data of other individuals is protected by privacy laws.
10. What should I do if I find an unknown SIM registered on my CNIC?
Contact the relevant mobile operator immediately, visit an authorized franchise with your original CNIC, and file a complaint through PTA if you suspect unauthorized SIM registration.
11. How much does it cost to check SIMs registered on my CNIC?
The official SMS service to 668 is subject to the operator's standard SMS charges. PTA's official online SIM Information portal is available without any subscription fee.
12. Who can access complete SIM registration records?
Complete SIM registration records are accessible only to authorized government agencies in accordance with applicable Pakistani laws and legal procedures.