Pakistani Domains
Register a .pk domain, direct from PKNIC
We register .pk through the official Pakistani registry itself — something most international hosts cannot offer at all. $19.99/yr, with the registry's two-year minimum, and your details never appear in public WHOIS.
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PKNIC extensions offered
Direct
From the official registry
Private
No details in public WHOIS
2 yrs
Registry minimum term
Why Here
Not every host can sell you a .pk
The mainstream registrars don't carry it. We went to the registry directly instead.
Direct from the registry
We register .pk through PKNIC itself, the official registry for Pakistan. Most international hosts cannot offer .pk at all because the mainstream registrars simply don't carry it.
Your details stay off public WHOIS
PKNIC's public WHOIS returns only the domain's status, dates and nameservers. Unlike most extensions, your name and address are never published — so there's no privacy add-on to buy.
Local trust, instantly
A .com.pk address signals to Pakistani customers that you're a local business. For trade, retail and services, that recognition converts better than a generic domain.
Free SSL and hosting that fits
Point it at any of our plans and SSL is issued and renewed automatically at no cost, with prices shown in rupees even though the charge is in dollars.
Pricing
One price, four extensions
PKNIC charges the same for all four, and requires two years up front on every one.
| Extension | Per year | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| .pk | $19.99 | The general-purpose Pakistani domain — open to anyone |
| .com.pk | $19.99 | The usual choice for a Pakistani business |
| .net.pk | $19.99 | Network and infrastructure operators |
| .org.pk | $19.99 | Non-profits, associations and community groups |
First payment is $39.98 — two years, because PKNIC does not sell a one-year term. Renewals stay at $19.99/yr.
Read This First
Two things that work differently
Both are unusual enough that leaving them to checkout would be a poor way to treat you.
Two years, not one
PKNIC has no one-year term for any .pk domain. Your first payment covers two years at $39.98. Anyone advertising a one-year .pk price is showing you half of what you will actually pay.
Registered by a person, not a robot
Availability is live from PKNIC's WHOIS, but the registration itself is completed by our team rather than instantly automated. Allow up to one business day. We would rather say so than promise “instant” and miss.
Common Questions
Questions about .pk domains
How much does a .pk domain cost?
$19.99 per year, and PKNIC requires a minimum term of two years — so the first payment is $39.98 covering two full years. That isn't our rule or a bundling trick; the registry does not sell a one-year .pk. Renewals are the same $19.99 a year, with no increase after the first term.
Why is there a two-year minimum?
Because PKNIC, the official registry, sets it that way for every .pk domain regardless of who you register through. Any registrar quoting you a one-year .pk price is either showing you half the real cost or is not actually able to register it. We would rather show the true $39.98 up front than surprise you at checkout.
Will my personal details show up in a public WHOIS lookup?
No. PKNIC's public WHOIS returns only whether the domain is registered, its creation and expiry dates, and its nameservers — no registrant name, address, phone number or email. This is unusual and it works in your favour: with most extensions you either accept your details being published or pay for a privacy service. With .pk there is nothing to hide and nothing extra to buy.
Do I need to be in Pakistan to register a .pk domain?
No. PKNIC does not impose a local-presence requirement, so you can register a .pk or .com.pk from anywhere in the world. It is a common choice for diaspora businesses, exporters and anyone selling into the Pakistani market from abroad.
How long does registration take?
Availability is checked live against PKNIC's own WHOIS the moment you search, so what you see is accurate rather than cached. Registration itself is currently completed by our team rather than instantly automated, so allow up to one business day for the domain to appear in your account. You will get an email once it is live. We are being straightforward about this because a same-day domain that says "instant" would be the wrong expectation to set.
Can I transfer a .pk domain I already own?
Yes, though the process is registry-managed rather than the automatic auth-code transfer you may know from .com. Open a ticket with the domain name and we will tell you exactly what PKNIC needs from you and handle the submission. There is no charge for helping you move one.
Which .pk extension should I choose?
For a business, .com.pk is the conventional and most recognised choice in Pakistan. Plain .pk is shorter and open to anyone, so it works well for a brand or personal site if the name you want is free. .org.pk suits non-profits and associations, and .net.pk is aimed at network operators. All four cost the same and all four carry the same two-year minimum.
Can I pay for this from Pakistan?
Only by card, and it must be one enabled for international transactions. We should be upfront: PayPal does not operate for consumers in Pakistan, and we cannot yet accept JazzCash, Easypaisa or local bank transfer. If none of those work for you, we would rather you knew before choosing a domain than discover it at checkout.
Pair It With Hosting
Hosting that suits a Pakistani audience
Prices in rupees, cards from any country, and an honest answer on speed.
Our servers are in London, which is roughly 200 ms from Pakistan — fine for cached pages, slower for admin work. The full picture is on hosting for Pakistan and where we host.
Claim the .pk name before someone else does.
$19.99/yr direct from PKNIC, with no registrant details in public WHOIS and no privacy add-on to buy.
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