A beginner's guide to registering a .pk domain

A .pk domain tells the world your business is proudly Pakistani and easy for local customers to recognise. Here is how to get one without the confusion.

Which extension should you pick?

• .com.pk — the most popular choice for businesses.
• .pk — short, premium and increasingly sought after.
• .org.pk — for non-profits and organisations.
• .edu.pk / .gov.pk — restricted to educational and government bodies.

What you need

Registering a .pk domain is straightforward. For most extensions you simply need valid contact details. Some restricted extensions require supporting documents — for example, proof of registration for an educational or government domain.

The process

1. Search for your preferred name and check availability.
2. Choose your extension and registration period.
3. Provide your contact details and complete payment.
4. Point the domain at your hosting and you are live.

Registering your domain and hosting in one place keeps everything simple — and means a single team can help if anything ever needs attention.

Ready to buy? Start from our PK Domain Registration page to search .pk, .com.pk, .net.pk and .org.pk names.

Choose a name that people can repeat

Prefer a short name that is easy to spell over the phone and does not rely on punctuation. Check the matching business name and social profiles, and avoid words that could conflict with another organisation's trademark. Register the domain in the real owner's name with an email address that will remain accessible.

Plan DNS, email and renewal together

Registration only reserves the name. DNS records then connect it to the website, email provider and any verification services. Record the existing nameservers and DNS entries before making a change, because replacing nameservers without copying mail records can interrupt email.

Keep contact details current and note the renewal date well in advance. Domain recovery can be slower and more expensive after expiry, and some restricted extensions require supporting documents. Treat the account login and registrant email as business-critical assets.

Use the Pakistan domain guide and search for supported extensions, then compare web hosting plans if the new name also needs a website. Existing sites should be tested on the new service before DNS is switched.