.پاکستان
.پاکستان (xn--mgbai9azgqp6j in the DNS) is a country-code extension for Pakistan, run by National Telecommunication Corporation since 2017. National Telecommunication Corporation sets who can register .پاکستان names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| In the DNS | xn--mgbai9azgqp6j |
|---|---|
| Type | Country code |
| Registry operator | National Telecommunication Corporation |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| In the root zone since | 15 February 2017 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | None listed |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/xn--mgbai9azgqp6j |
More extensions for Pakistan
| .pk | Country code |
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .پاکستان extension?
National Telecommunication Corporation is the registry operator for .پاکستان, the country-code extension for Pakistan. The registry keeps the list of every .پاکستان name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .پاکستان domain?
National Telecommunication Corporation sets who can register .پاکستان names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
When was .پاکستان created?
.پاکستان was added to the DNS root zone on 15 February 2017, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .پاکستان domain?
The .پاکستان registry doesn't publish a public RDAP or WHOIS server listed with IANA, so registration data has to come from the registry's own website.
Is .پاکستان signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .پاکستان zone is signed, so a .پاکستان domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.