How to Block Your SIM Card in Pakistan Online – PTA 2025 Guide
If you’ve lost your phone or want to block a SIM registered under your name, this updated PTA SIM block 2025 guide will help you block your SIM card online in Pakistan. The PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) offers an easy way to protect your number from misuse through its official DIRBS and CMS portals.
Who Should Block a SIM and Why?
- You’ve lost your mobile phone
- Your SIM is being misused for fraud or harassment
- You found unauthorized SIMs under your CNIC
Method 1 – Block SIM Using PTA DIRBS Online Portal
Visit: https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Go to the PTA DIRBS portal
- Click on the “Block Phone” option
- Fill in your IMEI number, CNIC, and contact details
- Choose reason: Lost, Stolen, etc.
- Submit and wait for confirmation via email/SMS
Your SIM and phone will be blocked within 24 hours.
Method 2 – File a Complaint via PTA CMS Portal
Visit: PTA CMS Complaint Portal
- Select “Telecom” as the category
- Enter your mobile network details
- Describe the issue (e.g., SIM misuse or fraud)
- Attach any supporting documents/screenshots
How to Check SIMs Registered Against Your CNIC
Method 1: Dial *336# and select option 1
Method 2: Visit https://cnic.sims.pk
FAQs
Q: Can I block a SIM without knowing the IMEI?
A: You can block the SIM through your mobile network provider, but the phone IMEI is required for device-level block via PTA.
Q: Will the phone also be blocked?
A: Yes, PTA will blacklist the IMEI so it can’t be used even with another SIM.
Q: Can I unblock the SIM later?
A: Yes, you can submit a request through the same portals with proof of ownership.
