How the Pakistan mobile network check works
Every Pakistani mobile number starts with a four-digit code assigned by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to a specific operator. By reading that published prefix, you can tell which network a number uses — without contacting anyone or accessing any private information. Here is the current 2026 prefix map this tool uses:
| Operator | Prefixes (0 3XX) |
|---|---|
| Jazz | 0300–0309, 0320–0329 |
| Zong | 0310–0319, 0370, 0371, 0372 |
| Ufone | 0330–0338 |
| Onic | 0339 |
| Telenor | 0340–0349 |
| SCOM | 0355 |
A number can also be written in international "92" format — for example 0300 1234567 becomes 92300 1234567. The checker shows both forms.
Understanding the CNIC number format
Pakistan's 13-digit Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) number is structured, not random. This tool explains what the structure means — it does not look up any individual, and it stores no identity information.
First digit → province / region of registration
| First digit | Region |
|---|---|
| 1 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| 2 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (ex-FATA / Tribal Districts) |
| 3 | Punjab |
| 4 | Sindh |
| 5 | Balochistan |
| 6 | Islamabad Capital Territory |
| 7 | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| 8 | Azad Jammu & Kashmir |
Last digit → gender
The final digit of a CNIC indicates gender: an odd last digit denotes male, and an even last digit denotes female. The digits in between encode the division, district and family registration unit.
Frequently asked questions
Does this show a number's owner, name or address?
No. PakSim GA only reads the public numbering plan and the CNIC format. It has no database of people and accesses no telecom or NADRA records. It cannot tell you who owns a number.
Is this legal to use?
Yes. It uses only publicly published information about how numbers and CNICs are structured. No private or restricted data is involved.
Why does my number show "unknown prefix"?
The prefix may be newly allocated or not yet in the published map. Operator prefixes are updated over time by the PTA.
Which networks are covered?
Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, Onic and SCOM.