.PK Domain Registration
Register .pk, .com.pk, .org.pk, .edu.pk and government .pk names through PKNIC with help at every step. We explain which ending fits your organisation, check your documents before they reach the registry and keep track of every two-year renewal.
Which Pakistani ending suits your organisation
PKNIC offers open endings that anyone can register and restricted endings for particular kinds of organisation. This comparison shows who each one is meant for and what the registry asks for.
| Ending | Intended for | Paperwork | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| .pk | Any person or organisation wanting the shortest Pakistani name | Owner details only | 2 years |
| .com.pk | Companies, shops and commercial websites | Owner details only | 2 years |
| .net.pk | Internet services and technology providers | Owner details only | 2 years |
| .org.pk | Non-profits, trusts, societies and associations | Owner details only | 2 years |
| .edu.pk / .ac.pk | Recognised schools, colleges and universities | Recognition documents | 2 years |
| .gov.pk and government endings | Federal, provincial and local government bodies | Authorisation letter | 2 years |
Open .pk endings you can register today
These endings need no supporting documents. Each price covers a full two-year PKNIC term and is synced automatically from our billing system.
| Extension | Price | Term | Who it suits | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Open to anyone, local or overseas | Register |
| .com.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Businesses, companies and individuals | Register |
| .net.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Network service providers | Register |
| .org.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Local non-profits | Register |
| .web.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Individual websites | Register |
| .biz.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | General business | Register |
| .fam.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Family and individuals | Register |
The role PKNIC plays in every Pakistani domain
PKNIC is the registry for the .pk country code, which means it keeps the master list of every Pakistani domain and who holds it. Providers such as us do not create .pk names ourselves; we collect your order, check the details and documents, and submit the registration to PKNIC, which then records the name and makes it live on the internet.
Because PKNIC sets the rules for the whole .pk family, some things are the same whichever provider you choose. Names are registered and renewed in two-year terms, restricted endings need the documents PKNIC asks for, and the registry may charge more when the registrant address is outside Pakistan. What differs between providers is the help you get along the way.
That help matters most when something is unusual: a document is questioned, an owner needs to be changed, or a name is close to expiry and must be renewed quickly. Our team deals with PKNIC procedures regularly, explains them in English or Urdu and follows up with the registry so you are not left waiting without news.
PKNIC also decides when a lapsed name returns to the open pool, and its procedures for transfers and ownership changes are different from those used for international names. Knowing that in advance prevents surprises, especially for businesses that are used to managing .com names and assume every extension works the same way.
Choosing between .pk, .com.pk and the other open names
The short .pk ending is the most direct way to say that a website is Pakistani. It suits brands that want the cleanest possible address and individuals who want a memorable personal name. Because it is short, it is also popular, so the word you want may already be taken as .pk while still being free under one of the second-level endings.
The .com.pk ending remains the familiar choice for companies, and many Pakistani customers type it out of habit. Holding both the .pk and .com.pk versions of your brand is common, with one used as the main address and the other redirecting to it, which captures visitors whichever ending they remember first.
Technology firms and service providers sometimes choose .net.pk, while charities, trusts and associations often prefer .org.pk to show they are not commercial. PKNIC also offers further open endings, such as names aimed at businesses, websites and families, which can be useful when the main endings are taken. Ask us if you would like to see the full current list.
None of the open endings require supporting documents, so registration needs only accurate owner and contact details. That makes them the right starting point for a new business, a shop that is still waiting for paperwork or a school whose recognition is in progress and wants a working address straight away.
Documents PKNIC asks for on restricted endings
Education endings such as .edu.pk and .ac.pk are reserved for genuine teaching institutions. PKNIC asks for proof of recognition, usually a letter or certificate from the education department, board or higher education authority that recognises the school, college or university. The institution name on that document should match the name you enter on the order.
Government endings are reserved for government bodies and need an authorisation letter. This is normally a letter on official letterhead from a responsible officer, confirming that the department or office is entitled to the name and authorising the registration. Local and provincial bodies should check that the letter comes from someone with the authority to approve it.
Prepare clear scans in which every page is complete and readable, with stamps and signatures visible. Partial pages, photographs taken at an angle and documents in a different name are the most common reasons a registry comes back with questions. Our team looks at the documents before submitting them and will tell you if anything is likely to cause a delay.
Keep copies of everything you send. Ownership changes, disputes and occasional registry reviews may ask for the same papers again, and having them ready saves days. If the institution changes its name or status later, let us know, because the registration record may need to be updated to match the new documents.
Keeping a .pk name renewed through each two-year term
Every .pk name runs for two years and must then be renewed for another two-year term. The longer cycle is convenient, but it also means the renewal date is easy to forget, especially if the person who registered the name has moved on. Note the due date in a shared calendar on the day you register, and again each time you renew.
Renewal invoices appear in your client area ahead of the due date, and you can pay them by bank transfer, mobile wallet, card or PayPal. A renewal is only sent to PKNIC once the invoice has been settled, so paying early leaves time for transfers to clear and for the registry to process the request before the name expires.
If a .pk name does expire, the website and email linked to it stop working, and the name moves through PKNIC procedures before it can be released. Recovering it may still be possible for a while, but it is slower and less certain than an ordinary renewal. Contact our team immediately if you notice that a name has lapsed.
Organisations with several .pk names often find it simpler to align their renewal dates, renewing everything in the same month. Our sales team can talk you through the options, including PKNIC prepaid cards for names held in your own PKNIC account, which some customers prefer for managing their renewals directly.
Registering a .pk name from outside Pakistan
Overseas Pakistanis and foreign companies doing business in Pakistan often want a .pk name to show a local presence. They can register one, but PKNIC may charge more when the registrant address is outside the country. The higher rate is set by the registry, not by us, and it applies to every provider in the same way.
Before ordering from abroad, contact our sales team with the name you want and the country of the registrant. We will confirm the correct price so the invoice matches what PKNIC expects. Ordering at the local rate with a foreign address can delay the registration while the difference is settled.
The registrant must still be the true owner of the name. A company abroad that sets up a Pakistani branch may register in the branch name with its local address, but registering in the name of a friend or relative simply to save money creates real risks if the relationship changes or the name must be transferred later.
Payment from abroad is straightforward. Cards and PayPal work from most countries, and Western Union and MoneyGram are available for those who prefer them. Support is available by phone, email and ticket, so time differences need not slow anything down once the order has been placed.
Prices for education and government .pk names
Registration of these endings goes ahead once PKNIC accepts the supporting documents. Prices cover a two-year term.
| Extension | Price | Term | Who it suits | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .edu.pk | PKR 4,500 | 2 Years | Registered educational institutions | Register |
| .ac.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Academic institutions | Register |
| Extension | Price | Term | Who it suits | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .gov.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Federal ministries | Register |
| .gop.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Government of Punjab | Register |
| .gos.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Sindh government | Register |
| .gob.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Balochistan government | Register |
| .gok.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Azad Jammu & Kashmir | Register |
| .gkp.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Register |
| .gog.pk | PKR 4,149 | 2 Years | Gilgit-Baltistan | Register |
How an education or government .pk application proceeds
Restricted endings take a little longer than open ones because PKNIC reviews the paperwork. Knowing the order of events helps you plan a launch date with confidence.
Confirm eligibility
Check that the institution or office qualifies for the ending and that the exact name you want reflects its official title or a well-known short form of it.
Gather the papers
Collect the recognition document or authorisation letter, scan every page clearly and make sure names, stamps and signatures match the order you are about to place.
Order and send documents
Place the order in the cart, pay the invoice and send the scans to our team, who review them before forwarding everything to PKNIC with the application.
Registry review and activation
PKNIC checks the documents and either approves the name or asks a question, which we pass to you. Once approved, the name goes live and DNS can be set.
Renewing .pk names with PKNIC prepaid cards
If you hold .pk names in your own PKNIC account and prefer to renew them with prepaid cards, our sales team can arrange PKNIC cards for you. Cards are not sold through the online cart, so contact sales with the number of names and the terms you need.
Putting a .pk domain to work with hosting and email
A .pk name signals a local organisation, and pairing it with hosting in rupees and support in Urdu and English makes the whole setup feel local too. Host the name on our shared plans and you get email on the domain, a choice of Linux or Windows at the same price and free SSL on the two entry plans.
Organisations that want their website data kept inside the country can choose our Pakistan data centre hosting, which stores data in Pakistan on yearly rupee plans. For larger projects, VPS servers in Karachi and Islamabad keep a .pk website close to its local visitors.
- Free migration of an existing .pk site
- Pakistan data centre hosting available
- Support by phone, email and ticket
Why Pakistani visitors trust a .pk address
Customers in Pakistan increasingly check the address before they share a phone number, place an order or pay an advance. A name ending in .pk or .com.pk reassures them that the business has made a local commitment, because the registration sits with the national registry rather than being a free profile link or an address that anyone anywhere could create in seconds.
The restricted endings carry even more weight. Parents recognise .edu.pk on admission notices, and citizens look for .gov.pk on official forms and announcements, precisely because those names are only issued after PKNIC has seen the right documents. That is why fake websites often try to copy them, and why a genuine institution should register its own name before someone else imitates it.
Search engines also use the country ending as one of the clues about who a page is for. A .pk name does not guarantee better rankings, but combined with content written for Pakistani readers, local contact details and fast, secure hosting, it helps your pages appear in front of the people you most want to reach.
Finally, a .pk name travels well on printed material. Shop signs, delivery bags, prescription pads and newspaper advertisements are still read by millions of people every day, and an address that clearly belongs to Pakistan is easier for them to remember and type later. For many small businesses, that offline recognition is worth as much as anything a search engine does.
Who is PKNIC and why does it matter for my order?
PKNIC is the organisation that runs the .pk domain registry, so every Pakistani name, whatever provider you order through, is ultimately recorded in its system. Its rules decide the two-year term, the documents for restricted endings and the price for overseas registrants. We submit your order and details to PKNIC and follow up with it on your behalf if anything needs attention.
Can someone living abroad register a .pk name?
Yes. You do not need to live in Pakistan to hold a .pk name, and many overseas Pakistanis register one for a family business or a personal project. Be aware that PKNIC may charge more when the registrant address is outside Pakistan, so contact our sales team before ordering and we will confirm the amount for your address.
How long does PKNIC take to approve an .edu.pk name?
It depends mainly on how complete the documents are when they reach the registry. A clear recognition letter on letterhead, matching the institution name in the order, usually moves through without questions. Missing pages, unreadable scans or a name that differs from the documents lead to follow-up requests, so check everything carefully before you send it to us. We keep you updated until the name is live.
Can a private school use .edu.pk?
A private school can apply if it holds recognition from the relevant education authority or board and can show that document to PKNIC. Schools still waiting for recognition often start with .com.pk or .pk, which need no paperwork, and add the education ending once their status is confirmed, pointing both names to the same website. Our team can review the recognition letter first.
Can I move a .pk name from another provider to you?
Yes. Pakistani names can be moved between providers, although the steps follow PKNIC procedures rather than the code-based process used for .com names. The registrant usually needs to confirm the request. Our domain transfer page explains what to expect, and our team can check the current status of your name before you start. Your website and email keep working while the move is processed.
Will my .pk website work with HTTPS?
Yes. Certificates work on .pk, .com.pk and every other Pakistani ending in exactly the same way as on .com. When the name is hosted on our entry shared plans or any WordPress plan, a free certificate is installed by our team and renews automatically, so the site opens over HTTPS from its first visit. Paid certificates for business validation can be arranged through sales.
Can I keep a .pk name with you but host the site elsewhere?
Yes. DNS management is included with every name, so you can keep the registration with us and point the website and mail records to any provider you like. Many customers do exactly that for a while and move the hosting across later, keeping the same domain throughout so nothing changes for their visitors. Our team can set the records for you on request.
Can I hold a .pk name in my own PKNIC account?
Some customers prefer to hold .pk names in their own PKNIC account and renew them with PKNIC prepaid cards. We arrange those cards through our sales team rather than selling them online. If you are not sure which approach suits you, ask us and we will explain the difference before you buy anything. The choice does not affect how the website works.
Register your .pk domain with local help
Search for a Pakistani name, send any documents for checking and let our team handle the PKNIC side of the registration.