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.pk Domain: Pakistan ccTLD Guide
.pk is the country-code top-level domain for Pakistan.
Overview
.pk is the country-code top-level domain for Pakistan, in Asia. It is managed by PKNIC.
Run by PKNIC, with second levels such as .com.pk, .org.pk and .edu.pk; eligibility rules for overseas buyers vary by extension and are not clearly published.
Who can register
Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.
Second-level endings: Also .com.pk, .org.pk, .net.pk, .edu.pk and others.
Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The official record for .pk is in the IANA root zone database.
Before you buy a .pk name
- Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
- Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
- Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
- Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?
Weighing up a specific .pk name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.
Frequently asked questions
What country is .pk?
.pk is the country-code top-level domain for Pakistan.
Who runs the .pk domain?
The .pk registry is managed by PKNIC.
Can I register a .pk domain from another country?
Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.
Does Google treat .pk as a country domain?
Yes. Google normally treats .pk as a signal that a site targets Pakistan.
Compare and explore
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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.
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