.pk Domain
Register your domain name in the .pk extension for PKR 4,149 / 2 years. Open to anyone, in Pakistan or overseas.
About .pk
The country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, registered through PKNIC.
Because .pk is the national extension, it is the strongest way to tell visitors, and search engines, that a site is Pakistani. It suits any kind of website — individual, commercial, business, educational or informational — and works well for anyone specifically targeting a Pakistani audience.
A .pk name is registered or renewed for a minimum of 2 years at a time (never less), up to a maximum of 10 years per term. Overseas registrants can also register .pk, though PKNIC pricing for addresses outside Pakistan differs from the local rate quoted here.
Individuals can register any plain .pk name, and any of the open second-level names below (.com.pk, .net.pk, .org.pk, .biz.pk, .web.pk, .fam.pk), through us with no extra paperwork. Only the restricted government and .edu.pk names need supporting documents — see those pages for details.
Registration typically completes within a few minutes to 24 hours once payment is confirmed, and PKNIC also allows redemption of an expired .pk name for up to 20 days after it lapses, before it can be auctioned off.
Who can register .pk?
- Open to any individual, business or organisation, in Pakistan or abroad
- A Pakistani CNIC is the simplest way to register, but it is not mandatory for overseas applicants
- Suitable for personal, commercial, educational or informational sites
- No restriction on the type of content, other than that it must be legal
What comes with your name
Domain facts & transfer documentation
Transferring a .pk domain to us
PKNIC is the sole registrar and sponsor for every .pk name, so a transfer between service providers needs a signed authorisation letter on your current registrant's letterhead (with company stamp/seal) plus a copy of the CEO's CNIC, naming the domain and the receiving PKNIC ID. Download the template below and send it back to us to start a transfer into our account.
Owner mismatch correction
If the registrant name on file doesn't match your company letterhead or official seal, PKNIC requires a notarised affidavit (on stamp paper worth PKR 100, attested by an oath commissioner) giving your CNIC number, company name, an explanation of the mismatch, the domain name, and the receiving PKNIC account ID.
Individual owner transfer
An individual registrant moving a .pk domain between providers can instead submit a notarised affidavit (stamp paper worth PKR 100, oath-commissioner attested) stating their full name, the domain name, CNIC number, residential address, and the receiving PKNIC account ID.
.pk vs .com.pk vs .com
All three can work for a Pakistani business — the right pick depends on what you're signalling to visitors.
.pk
The flagship national extension — short, memorable and open to anyone. Works for individuals, brands, projects or informational sites that simply want to be seen as Pakistani.
.com.pk
The traditional choice for registered businesses inside Pakistan, combining the familiarity of ".com" with a clear local signal. See .com.pk for eligibility.
.com
The default global choice if your audience or ambitions reach beyond Pakistan, with no local eligibility rules attached at all.
Many businesses register more than one and point the extras at their main site, so competitors and typos can't take the other names.
PKNIC's role in .pk domains
PKNIC is the sole registry and sponsoring authority for every .pk domain, including all the second-level names such as .com.pk, .net.pk and .org.pk. That means every .pk registration, renewal, transfer or ownership correction ultimately has to satisfy PKNIC's own rules, even when it's processed through an accredited reseller like us. We handle the PKNIC paperwork on your behalf — submitting the registration, keeping your WHOIS record current, and preparing the authorisation letters or affidavits PKNIC requires for a transfer or ownership change — so you don't have to deal with the registry directly.
Eligibility at a glance
Individuals
A Pakistani CNIC is the simplest route to registering a plain .pk name and keeps the process quick; overseas individuals can still register without one, subject to PKNIC's standard verification.
Businesses & organisations
Company registration documents support a .pk or .com.pk registration in the organisation's name, which matters if the domain will later need to be transferred or corrected to match official records.
Renewing your .pk domain
Renew any time before expiry, in the same 2–10 year increments as the original registration, at the same published rate — .pk does not carry a separate, higher renewal price the way some gTLDs do. If a domain does lapse, PKNIC allows a redemption window of up to 20 days to renew it before the name becomes available for public auction, so it's worth renewing promptly rather than waiting for that grace period. See transfer & renewal for how the process works end to end.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register .pk?
Anyone — individuals, businesses and organisations, local or overseas. There is no restriction on who may hold a plain .pk name.
How long is the minimum term?
.pk is registered for a minimum of 2 years at a time, up to a maximum of 10 years, and renewed in the same increments.
Is .pk cheaper for Pakistani residents?
Local CNIC-holders generally get the lowest published rate; PKNIC prices overseas registrants slightly differently, so ask us for an exact quote if you are outside Pakistan.
Can I transfer a .pk domain to another registrar?
Yes, with a signed PKNIC authorisation letter on your personal or company letterhead — we can supply the template.
Should I choose .pk or .com.pk?
.pk is shorter and open to anyone; .com.pk is the more traditional signal for a registered business. Either is a legitimate national choice — see .com.pk for its specific eligibility rules.
Does PKNIC deal with me directly, or through you?
You deal with us for ordering, payment and support; we submit and manage the registration with PKNIC on your behalf, including any documentation PKNIC requires.
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