Pak SIM Data, Explained

Most people searching "pak sim data" want to know how many SIMs are on their own CNIC, or details about a specific number. Here is the honest breakdown.

Front page of the Dawn newspaper from 15 August 1947 announcing the birth of Pakistan
A new state opened its first public records the same week. Dawn, 15 August 1947.

What "Pak SIM Data" Actually Means

The phrase "pak sim data" is commonly used to refer to SIM registration information in Pakistan. It can mean different things depending on context:

  • SIM count on your CNIC: How many SIMs are registered against your identity card. Check via 668 or cnic.sims.pk.
  • SIM registration details: The name and CNIC a specific SIM is registered to. Check via SMS 667 (from that SIM only).
  • Network identification: Which network a number is currently on. Check via SMS 76367.
  • SIM database: The official records maintained by PTA and mobile operators. Not publicly accessible as a "database".

There is no public "sim database" that anyone can search. PTA maintains official records, and access is restricted to authorized entities.

Key takeaways:

  • "Pak SIM data" means one of four things: your count, your own SIM's record, a network name, or a database that does not exist.
  • Every real answer comes from 668, cnic.sims.pk, 667 or 76367, and three of them work only on your own records.
  • PTA allows up to 8 SIMs per CNIC: 5 voice and 3 data, across all networks.
  • Sites selling a stranger's details break PECA 2016 and harvest your CNIC while you are reading them.
Records follow routing. This is how lines were found and connected before software. Ericsson automatic exchange, "Män och maskiner", 1936, public domain.

How to Check Pak SIM Data (Official Methods)

What you wantMethodResult
SIMs on your CNICSMS 668 or cnic.sims.pkCount per company
Your own SIM's registrationSMS 667 (from that SIM)Name and CNIC
Network of any numberSMS 76367Network name only
Your own phone numberNetwork code (*99#, *8#, etc.)Your number

Read the table as a menu of four questions, each with exactly one official answer. Only the second returns a name, and only because the SIM that sends the message is the one you already hold. cnic.sims.pk lists no fee; 76367 and 667 are Rs 2 plus tax, and PTA's notice of 31 December 2025 says charges may apply to the 668 SMS. Formats are in the SIM check SMS codes reference.

Data SIMs, Routers and Trackers Count Too

The most common reconciliation failure is forgetting that pak sim data includes devices you do not think of as phones. A data SIM is registered through the same biometric process as a voice one and counts against the same ceiling.

  • Routers, MiFis and tablets with their own SIM
  • Vehicle and property trackers on a data plan
  • Old SIMs kept in a drawer or a second slot
  • Family lines registered against your CNIC

Write that list down before you run the count, then compare company by company. The count will never give you a phone number.

Is There a "Fresh Sim Database"?

No. The term "fresh sim database" is used by various websites to imply they have access to a database of SIM registrations. No such public database exists. PTA maintains official records, and access is restricted.

Websites claiming to offer "fresh sim data" or "sim owner details by number" are either:

  • Showing fabricated or outdated data
  • Reselling old leaked records
  • Redirecting to official PTA services
  • Collecting your personal information for misuse
Warning: Never enter your CNIC or mobile number on unofficial websites claiming to offer "sim owner details by number". Your data may be misused.

Pak SIM Data: Key Facts

FactDetail
Total registered mobile users208+ million (mid-2026)
Maximum SIMs per CNIC8 (5 voice + 3 data)
Licensed mobile operators5 (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, SCO)
SIM registration requirementBiometric verification (fingerprints) mandatory since 2015
Disowning timeframe365 days after activation (cannot disown within 1 year)
Disowning chargesMax Rs 200 (free in fraud cases)
eSIM feeRs 1,500 (10 free transfers)
ONIC SIM statusNew sales banned by PTA (September 2026)
Telenor-Ufone mergerCompleted 1 July 2026

Legal Framework: PECA 2016

Using another person's identity information without authorisation can be an offence under Section 16 of PECA 2016, with up to three years in prison, a fine of up to Rs 5 million, or both. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act 2025 updated several provisions. The current text is published on the PECA portal, and Wikipedia's overview of the Act places it in context.

Checking your own SIMs is legal and free. Checking someone else's SIMs without authorisation is not. Use the channel that asks about you, and report abuse to NCCIA on 1799 or PTA on 0800-55055. The full boundary is on the PECA 2016 and SIM ownership page.

When Pak SIM Data Looks Wrong

A count above your own list is the only "wrong" case you can act on, and the fix is offline. Note the company whose number is too high, take your original CNIC to that company's franchise, and request disowning with your fingerprints. Voluntary disowning costs up to Rs 200 and is free in a fraud case; a newly purchased SIM cannot be disowned within 365 days of activation. If the count does not change, complain to PTA on 0800-55055. A count below your list usually means a registration that has not updated yet: check again later. The steps are in how to block unauthorised SIMs.

FAQ

Is there any way to get pak sim data of another person?

No official route exists. 668 and cnic.sims.pk count only your own CNIC, 667 reads only the SIM that sends it, and 76367 names only a network. Sites advertising owner details by number show invented data, old leaked lists, or harvest what you type. Report them to NCCIA on 1799.

What does the pak sim data check cost?

The cnic.sims.pk portal lists no fee and needs your CNIC plus a reCAPTCHA. The 668 SMS may be charged under PTA's notice of 31 December 2025, while 667 and 76367 are Rs 2 plus tax.

Do data SIMs in routers appear in pak sim data too?

Yes. Data SIMs are registered through the same biometric process and count against the same ceiling, which PTA sets at 8 per CNIC: 5 voice and 3 data across all networks.

Why does 667 show a name and CNIC but 668 does not?

They answer different questions. 667 exists for mobile number portability and replies to the SIM that sends MNP, so it shows your own record. 668 answers how many SIMs sit on a CNIC and returns counts per company only.

Conclusion: Four Questions, Not One Database

Pak SIM data means a count on your own CNIC (668 or cnic.sims.pk), the registration of the SIM in your hand (MNP to 667), the network a number is on today (76367), or a database that does not exist publicly. The first three are official, cheap and narrow by design; the fourth is the hook every fake site sells.

Next step: open cnic.sims.pk, enter your 13-digit CNIC without dashes, and compare each company's count with your own list of phones and data devices. If one is over, take your CNIC to that franchise the same week.

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