Quick answer: A .com.pk domain is registered through PKNIC (Pakistan's official domain registry) or an approved reseller. It costs roughly PKR 3,000–5,000 for two years (PKNIC sells in 2-year minimum blocks), requires basic business details, and signals to Pakistani customers that you are a local business. For most Pakistani SMEs, owning both your .com and .com.pk is the safest move.
.com.pk vs .com — which should you get?
| Factor | .com.pk | .com |
|---|---|---|
| Local trust signal | Strong (clearly Pakistani) | Neutral |
| Availability | Often available | Frequently taken |
| Cost | ~PKR 3,000–5,000 / 2 yrs | ~PKR 3,000–4,000 / yr |
| Best for | Pakistan-only businesses | Brands with global ambition |
Recommendation: if your customers are entirely in Pakistan, .com.pk is great and often available when the .com is gone. If you can get both, do — point one to the other to protect the brand.
Step-by-step registration via PKNIC
- Search your name at pknic.net.pk to check availability.
- Create a PKNIC account with your business contact details.
- Register the domain — PKNIC sells in a 2-year minimum term.
- Pay via the supported methods (card, bank transfer, or an approved reseller who takes JazzCash/Easypaisa).
- Point the domain to your website host by updating nameservers or DNS records.
Documents and requirements
For a standard .com.pk you mainly need accurate contact and organisation details. Certain restricted second-levels (like .gov.pk or .edu.pk) require proof of eligibility, but .com.pk is open to businesses generally.
Renewal — do not lose your domain
PKNIC renewals are easy to forget because of the 2-year cycle. A lapsed domain can be grabbed by someone else, and recovering it is painful. Set a calendar reminder 30 days before expiry, or use a reseller that auto-renews.
Frequently asked questions
Can I register .com.pk through my website builder? Some platforms let you connect a domain you already own; PKNIC remains the registry of record for .pk names.
Is .com.pk good for SEO? It is fine — and it can help you rank for Pakistan-specific searches by clearly signalling locality.
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