.pk vs .com.pk: both are Pakistani addresses run by PKNIC, and PKNIC's payment page lists one domain fee for Pakistani registrants, Rs 2,100 a year billed for 2 years (checked 4 November 2026). .pk is shorter and easier for email and branding; .com.pk is familiar for companies. Many businesses register both.
Key Takeaways
- Both .pk and .com.pk are managed by PKNIC, Pakistan's national registry.
- PKNIC's payment page lists one domain fee for registrants in Pakistan rather than separate prices per extension.
- .pk is shorter, which helps on signboards, cards and email addresses.
- .com.pk is long established and familiar for commercial businesses.
- Registering both and redirecting one to the other protects your name for a modest cost.
What Are .pk and .com.pk?
Both are Pakistan's own domain extensions, run by PKNIC, the national registry. A .com.pk address, such as yourbusiness.com.pk, has been the traditional choice for companies for many years. A plain .pk address, such as yourbusiness.pk, is shorter and has become more popular for brands. Both tell visitors and search engines that the business is connected to Pakistan, and both are registered through PKNIC or its resellers. Our guide on domain kya hota hai explains domains in simple Roman Urdu.
Do .pk and .com.pk Cost the Same?
On its official payment page, PKNIC lists a domain fee of Rs 2,100 per year for registrants in Pakistan, charged two years at a time, with payment possible for up to ten years. It lists one fee rather than separate prices for each Pakistani extension; check the fee shown in your PKNIC account or invoice for your exact domain. Registrants outside Pakistan pay a separate foreign fee. These figures were checked on 4 November 2026; confirm on PKNIC's site before paying. Our guide on domain renewal prices in Pakistan covers renewals and payment methods.
.pk vs .com.pk Side by Side
| Point | .pk | .com.pk |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Shorter | Four characters longer |
| Email addresses | Shorter and easier to say, such as ali@brand.pk | Longer, such as ali@brand.com.pk |
| Familiarity | Increasingly common for brands | Long-established for companies |
| Availability | Short names may be taken | Your name may still be free here |
| Registry | PKNIC | PKNIC |
Which One Should You Choose?
| Choose | If |
|---|---|
| .pk | You want the shortest address for signboards, packaging and email, and the name is available |
| .com.pk | Your preferred .pk name is taken, or your customers expect a company-style address |
| Both | You want to protect your name and send visitors who type either one to the same site |
| .com instead | Most of your customers are abroad and you want an international address |
Should You Register Both?
For an established business, registering both is often sensible. Pick one as the main address, use it on the website, email and printed material, and redirect the other to it with a permanent redirect. This stops someone else registering the other version, catches visitors who type it, and costs only the extra domain fee. Avoid running two copies of the same site on both addresses, which confuses search engines.
How Does the Choice Affect Email?
Business email uses your domain, so a shorter domain gives shorter addresses that are easier to spell on the phone and fit better on cards. Whichever you choose, use only one domain for email to avoid confusion, and set up the records that help emails reach inboxes. Our guide on business email on your own domain covers the setup.
What If You Already Use the Other One?
Changing your main domain later is possible but takes care: every page must redirect to the new address, Google Search Console must be updated, and email must move without losing messages. If your current domain is working well, there is usually no need to switch. Our guide on changing your domain extension explains the process if you decide to.
Register It in Your Own Name
Whichever extension you choose, register the domain in your own or your company's name, with an email you check daily, and keep the login with your business records. A domain held in a developer's account is one of the most common reasons businesses lose their address. Renew for several years at once and keep the contact email current, so renewal reminders always reach someone who will act on them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How We Researched This Guide
We took .pk fees from PKNIC's official payment page on 4 November 2026, used Google's redirect guidance for registering both versions, and compared the extensions on length, email and familiarity based on what we see with clients. Our own price comes from our published packages.
Sources
- PKNIC: How to pay
- PKNIC: .pk domain registry
- Google Search Central: Redirects and Google Search
- ICANN: Registrants' benefits and responsibilities
Disclosure: Kamboh Associates sells the web development services discussed here. Other providers' prices are quoted from their own public pages on the dates shown and may have changed. We correct errors as soon as they are reported. First published ; last reviewed .
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