PakNIC
PakNIC is a domain registrar based in Pakistan. It is ICANN-accredited, with IANA ID 1367.
| Website | paknic.com |
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API access
| Status | Not reviewed |
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| Notes | First ICANN-accredited registrar in Pakistan (Lahore); separate from the .pk registry PKNIC. |
API access for PakNIC has not been checked yet.
About PakNIC
| Headquarters | Pakistan |
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| Type | Retail registrar |
| ICANN accreditation | IANA ID 1367 |
| Site languages | English |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.paknic.com/ |
Domain extensions PakNIC sells
Confirmed on its site: .pk.
PakNIC in Lemon Domains
Bring PakNIC domains into Lemon Domains by pasting the domain list or uploading a CSV export, next to the domains from every other registrar you use. Lemon Domains tracks expiry dates and lets your AI assistant answer questions about them through MCP.
Other registrars in Pakistan
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Sources: the ICANN list of accredited registrars and the IANA registrar ID registry (refreshed 2026-10-24), and PakNIC's own site and documentation (reviewed 2026-10-24). This page is also available as Markdown and JSON. Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Is PakNIC ICANN-accredited?
Yes. PakNIC is on the ICANN list of accredited registrars, so it can register generic extensions such as .com directly with the registries.
What is PakNIC's IANA ID?
1367. The IANA registrar ID appears in the registrar field of a domain's public record, so it shows which registrar a domain is with.
What other names does PakNIC operate under?
Its accreditations are also held as Paknic (Private) Limited. Domains registered through any of them can show those names as the registrar.