Domain Names

The provisions of the Trade Marks Ordinance 2001 shall apply to the domain names subject to the provisions of the Third Schedule thereto.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .pk 

Sub-domains: .com.pk; .net.pk; .org.pk; .edu.pk (for an exhaustive list, please consult: www.pknic.net.pk). 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: not required.

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: two years.

Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

Registration Authority

Authority name: PKNIC.

Internet address: www.pknic.net.pk