Secure Your .PK Domain Today

To register a .PK domain, you typically need to provide the following documentation:

• Business registration certificate - Official document issued by SECP or relevant authority
• National ID card - Copy of CNIC of the domain administrator or business owner (for Pakistani nationals)
• Authorization letter - Official letter on company letterhead authorizing the domain registration
• Domain registration form - Fully completed and signed application
• Trademark certificate (if applicable) - Required for trademark-based domain registrations and .pk direct registrations

The specific requirements may vary depending on the domain extension (.com.pk, .org.pk, etc.) and whether you're registering as an individual, business, or organization.

Standard .PK domain registration typically takes 1-3 business days after all required documentation is submitted and verified. The timeline generally follows these steps:

1. Initial application - Submit your domain registration request and documentation (1 day)
2. Document verification - PKNIC reviews your submitted documents (1-2 days)
3. Domain activation - Once approved, your domain is registered and DNS is configured (within 24 hours)

The process may take longer for certain domain extensions or if additional verification is required. Our registration service handles all communication with PKNIC to ensure the smoothest possible process.

Pakistan offers various domain extensions to suit different organizations and purposes:

• .com.pk: For commercial organizations, businesses, and corporate entities operating in Pakistan.
• .pk: The country code top-level domain for Pakistan, only available to registered trademark holders.
• .org.pk: For non-profit organizations, charities, NGOs, and community-based initiatives.
• .net.pk: For network providers, internet service providers, and tech companies in Pakistan.
• .edu.pk: Reserved for educational institutions, universities, colleges, and schools in Pakistan.
• .gov.pk: Exclusively for Pakistani government entities, departments, and official bodies.

Each extension has specific eligibility requirements and documentation needs. The most popular choice for businesses is .com.pk, while organizations often choose extensions that match their entity type.

Yes, foreign entities can register .PK domains, but the process has additional requirements:

• Business registration in their home country (certificate required)
• Appointment of a local administrative contact in Pakistan
• Evidence of connection to Pakistan or intention to conduct business in the country
• Extra verification may be required by PKNIC

Foreign businesses often register .PK domains to establish a local presence in the Pakistani market, improve their SEO for Pakistani customers, and build trust with local consumers. Our services include assistance with all documentation requirements for international clients.

The following restrictions apply to .PK domain names:

• Length: Must be between 3 and 63 characters
• Characters: Can only contain letters, numbers, and hyphens (no spaces or special characters)
• Format: Cannot begin or end with hyphens
• Reserved names: Certain names related to government entities, offensive terms, or generic terms are reserved
• Trademark compliance: Domain names must not infringe on existing trademarks or intellectual property rights

Additionally, PKNIC has the right to refuse registration of domain names that are deemed inappropriate, misleading, or in violation of Pakistani laws and regulations. Our domain check tool can help verify if your desired domain name meets these requirements.

To transfer your .PK domain to our service, follow these steps:

1. Obtain an authorization code from your current registrar
2. Unlock the domain if it's currently locked for transfers
3. Complete our transfer request form with your domain details
4. Provide administrative contact approval as required by PKNIC
5. Submit required documentation for PKNIC verification

Important notes about transfers:

• Domains cannot be transferred within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer
• The domain must not be in redemption or pending deletion status
• Our team will guide you through the entire process and manage communication with PKNIC

Once initiated, most transfers complete within 5-7 business days, and there's no downtime for your website during the transfer process.

When a .PK domain expires, it goes through the following stages:

To avoid the stress and potential loss of your domain, we recommend:

• Enabling auto-renewal for your domain
• Keeping your contact information up-to-date to receive renewal notices
• Considering multi-year registration to reduce annual renewal concerns

Setting up DNS records for your .PK domain is straightforward with our DNS management tools:

1. Access your domain control panel through our customer dashboard
2. Navigate to the DNS Management section for your domain
3. Add or modify DNS records based on your needs:

Our technical support team is available 24/7 to assist with DNS configuration, and we provide detailed guides for common setups like:

• Connecting your domain to website hosting
• Setting up email with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
• Configuring subdomains for different services
• Setting up advanced DNS features like DKIM and DMARC