All .pk Domain Extensions
Every Pakistani PKNIC extension we register, renew and transfer — from the open .pk, .com.pk, .net.pk, .org.pk, .web.pk, .biz.pk and .fam.pk names, to the academic .ac.pk and restricted .edu.pk, to the federal and provincial government extensions.
How to choose the right domain name
A good domain name is short, easy to say over the phone, and easy to spell after hearing it once. Avoid hyphens and numbers where possible — they're easy to mishear and mistype, and visitors often forget to include them when retyping your address from memory. Favour a name that reflects your brand or business rather than a generic keyword string; a distinctive name is easier to trademark, market and remember.
Keep it brandable: say the name out loud, check it doesn't spell an awkward word when the extension is dropped, and make sure it doesn't clash with an existing well-known brand. If your exact brand name is unavailable, a short prefix or suffix (like adding "pk" or your city) usually works better than an unrelated substitute word.
Extension selection strategy
- Businesses and companies: .com.pk pairs a global-style .com pattern with local Pakistani credibility
- General or personal use: plain .pk is the shortest, most recognisable option
- Web services, agencies and freelancers: .web.pk is memorable and usually easier to get in the exact form you want
- Non-profits and NGOs: .org.pk signals your sector to visitors immediately
- Schools, academies and training centres: .ac.pk requires no documents; formally affiliated institutions use .edu.pk
- Register the matching international extension (.com, .net) alongside your .pk name where budget allows, to protect your brand everywhere it might be searched
Checking availability & registering with PK Domain
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Open Pakistani domains
Available to any individual, business or organisation — local or overseas — with no documents required.
Academic extensions
For education-focused registrants. .ac.pk needs no paperwork; .edu.pk is reserved for formally registered/affiliated institutions.
.edu.pk
Registered/affiliated educational institutions — documents required
View .edu.pkGovernment extensions
Restricted to registered government departments and institutions; each requires supporting documents before PKNIC will activate the name.
Frequently asked questions
Which .pk extension should I register?
Most businesses register .pk and .com.pk together. Individuals and families often prefer plain .pk or .fam.pk. Schools and colleges use .ac.pk or, if formally affiliated, .edu.pk. Government departments use .gov.pk or the matching provincial extension.
Do all these extensions cost the same?
Almost all PKNIC extensions we sell are Rs.4,149 for 2 years. .edu.pk is Rs.4,500 for 2 years because of the extra document-verification work. See each extension's own page for its current price.
Which extensions need documents before they register?
.edu.pk and every government extension (.gov.pk, .gop.pk, .gos.pk, .gob.pk, .gkp.pk, .gok.pk, .gog.pk) are restricted and need supporting documents before PKNIC approves activation. .pk, .com.pk, .net.pk, .org.pk, .web.pk, .biz.pk, .fam.pk and .ac.pk register with no paperwork.
Can I register more than one extension for the same name?
Yes — many clients register .pk and .com.pk (or the matching international .com) together to protect the same brand across extensions. Ask us about bulk pricing for multiple names or extensions.
How do I check if a domain name is available?
Use the search box on this page or our whois lookup tool — both check availability across the .pk extensions in real time before you proceed to registration.
What information do I need to register a domain?
For most extensions, just your CNIC (or company registration details for businesses) and a contact email and phone number. Restricted extensions like .edu.pk and the government extensions need additional supporting documents — see our PKNIC restrictions page.
Should I buy the .pk and .com versions of the same name?
Where budget allows, yes — registering both protects your brand from being registered by someone else under a similar extension, and lets you redirect one to the other if needed.
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