How to Check Any Number in Pakistan – Complete Guide
Find owner details, network operator, and registration status for any Pakistani mobile number.
Need to check a phone number in Pakistan? Whether you want to identify an unknown caller, verify a contact's registration, or check your own SIM status, there are several free and legal methods to get the information you need. This guide covers all of them.
Method 1: Use Our Online Lookup Tool
The easiest way to check any Pakistani mobile number is to use our number details lookuptool. Enter the 11-digit mobile number and get the registered owner's name, CNIC, address, and network operator instantly. This works for all networks and requires no registration.
Method 2: PTA's *668# Service
Dial *668#from any mobile phone in Pakistan. This free PTA service sends an SMS listing all SIMs registered on your CNIC across all operators. Response takes about 30 seconds. Note: this checks your own CNIC, not a stranger's number.
Method 3: MNP to 667
Send MNP to 667from the SIM you want to check. Within 6 seconds, you receive the registered owner's name, partially masked CNIC, network operator, and activation date. This is the fastest method for checking a single SIM.
Method 4: cnic.pta.gov.pk Portal
Visit cnic.pta.gov.pk, enter your 13-digit CNIC, and complete the CAPTCHA. The portal shows a detailed breakdown of all SIMs on your CNIC with operator details and activation dates. Works from any country, no signup required.
Method 5: RAABTA WhatsApp
Save 0315-0055055in your contacts, open WhatsApp, and send any message. PTA's Digital Assistant offers menu-driven SIM checks, IMEI/DIRBS device status verification, and complaint filing. Works worldwide with no app install needed.
Method 6: Operator USSD Codes
Each operator provides specific codes for checking your own number and SIM details:
| Operator | My Number | SIM Check | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | *2# | *321# | *123# |
| Zong | *1# | SMS CNIC to 310 | *123# |
| Telenor | *888# | *345# | *444# |
| Ufone | *99# | *333# | *123# |
| SCOM | Call 321 | Call 321 | Call 321 |
Tip: For a quick number check without any codes or portals, use our free number details lookup tool.
Sources & Methodology
Data sources. USSD codes and PTA services fromPTA telecom indicators. Security guidance fromPKCERT advisories. Legal consumer protections under PECA 2016. Operator-specific codes confirmed via each operator's published support documentation.
Methodology. All methods listed were tested live on Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, and SCOM networks. The lookup tool uses real-time operator gateway queries and does not store any results. Code pricing reflects standard PTA-regulated SMS rates.