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Official PTA MNP Protocol 2026

Switch Mobile Networks Without Changing Your Number

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) allows any Pakistani mobile subscriber to switch between Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone, and Onic while retaining their exact 11-digit mobile number.

Step 1: Choose Your Networks

Interactive Carrier Switcher

Select your current network and your desired destination operator to see customized port-in bonuses and exact procedures.

You are currently with Jazz.

Porting to Zong 4G.

Jazz
Zong

Switch from Jazz to Zong 4G

Estimated Timeline: 2 - 3 Working Days • Fee: Free Doorstep Delivery in 25+ Cities

Zong 4G Port-in Welcome Incentive:Includes 4 GB Internet + 1 GB YouTube + 1,000 Zong Mins + 100 Other Networks (7 Days upon First Recharge). Dial *2244# after inserting new Zong SIM.
Step-by-Step Procedure

Official Porting Workflow for Zong 4G

Follow these exact 5 steps to ensure your portability request executes smoothly without network rejection.

1
Send "MNP" to 76333 or initiate your porting request online via zong.com.pk/port-in.
2
A Zong representative will confirm your delivery address and schedule a biometric rider.
3
The rider arrives at your doorstep equipped with a PTA-approved Biometric device.
4
Verify your fingerprint with your original CNIC to receive the Zong 4G SIM.
5
Once your old network shows "No Service", insert the Zong SIM and reboot your device.
Troubleshooting & Rejections

Common MNP Rejection Reasons (NACK Codes)

If your porting request was rejected by your donor network, check the reasons below and their official solutions.

NACK 01: Unpaid Postpaid Balance

Cause: Outstanding postpaid bills or unbilled usage accrued on current billing cycle.

Resolution: Pay all pending dues plus estimated unbilled charges at the nearest franchise before porting.

NACK 02: 60-Day Lockout Rule

Cause: PTA regulations prohibit porting a SIM that has been active for less than 60 days on the current operator.

Resolution: You must wait until 60 full calendar days elapse from initial issuance or last porting event.

NACK 03: CNIC Information Mismatch

Cause: The CNIC submitted to the new operator does not match the CNIC registered on the existing SIM.

Resolution: Verify ownership via SMS to 668. Transfer ownership to yourself before attempting MNP.

NACK 04: Active Advance Loan / Negative Balance

Cause: The prepaid account has an uncleared emergency balance / advance loan.

Resolution: Recharge sufficient balance to clear the advance loan and maintain at least Rs. 10 positive credit.

NACK 05: Corporate / Company Ownership Lock

Cause: The SIM is registered under a corporate company account requiring corporate NOC.

Resolution: Request your company administrator to provide an NOC or convert the number to an individual CNIC.

PTA Regulations

Frequently Asked Questions About MNP

Will I lose my mobile balance when porting?

Yes. Prepaid airtime balance cannot be transferred across different cellular carriers. We strongly advise consuming your remaining balance or transferring it to friends/family prior to porting cutover.

How long does my phone remain without network?

Actual downtime during the network handover is typically only 15 minutes to 2 hours, usually scheduled during late night hours (2:00 AM to 5:00 AM) to minimize disruption.

How many SIMs can I port to my CNIC?

PTA enforces a hard ceiling of 5 active SIM cards across all cellular operators per CNIC. If you already have 5 SIMs registered, you must surrender or block an unused number before porting in.

Can I cancel my MNP request once initiated?

Yes, you can cancel before the final biometric clearance is executed by sending a cancellation request or calling the recipient network's helpline.

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