.gob.pk is not open for registration by the public.
Second-level domain / Pakistan
.GOB.PK domain
.GOB.PK domain
explained.
Quick answer
.gob.pk is a second-level domain run by PKNIC. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .gob.pk name from any registrar. The .gob.pk extension is used for Government of Balochistan names in Pakistan. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.
2 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeSecond-level domain
RegistryPKNIC
RegionPakistan
Best forBalochistan provincial departments only
Term2 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyPKNIC dispute policy
01 / Overview
What is .gob.pk?
The .gob.pk extension is used for Government of Balochistan names in Pakistan. PKNIC has run the .pk registry since 1992, and names are registered for a minimum of two years.
This extension is not available for public registration. Only departments and bodies of the Government of Balochistan can register a gob.pk domain. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .gob.pk is and choose a similar extension that is open.
A Balochistan government department in Quetta uses a gob.pk name for its official site. Private users cannot register one. That is the kind of use .gob.pk is built for.
You can register .gob.pk for 2 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. If it expires, there is a redemption window of about 30 days, but the restore fee is higher than a normal renewal.
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .gob.pk
!Public registrationNot available
✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .GOB.PK policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .gob.pk
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The .gob.pk registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .gob.pk is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.
06 / Compare
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07 / Same family
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Did you know
PKNIC has run the .pk registry since 1992, and names are registered for a minimum of two years.
08 / FAQ.gob.pk questions,
.gob.pk questions,
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Ask a questionCan I buy a .gob.pk domain?
No. Only departments and bodies of the Government of Balochistan can register a gob.pk domain. It is not open to the public. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.
Who owns .gob.pk?
PKNIC operates .gob.pk. The .gob.pk extension is used for Government of Balochistan names in Pakistan.
Why does DomainWalay show .gob.pk if it cannot be registered?
Many people search for .gob.pk and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.
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