Web infrastructure in Pakistan
Pakistan hosts 17 data centers, 3 internet exchanges, and 40 providers. Its connectivity is anchored by the Pakistan Internet Exchange (PIE) in Karachi, which connects 8 networks. This gives the country a solid base for domestic and regional hosting, with traffic peering concentrated in the largest metro areas.
The Pakistan hosting landscape
Top operators include PKIX, KK Networks Private Limited, and Pakistan Telecommunication LTD (PTCL) each with 2 facilities. Trans World Associates and CubeXS Weatherly also operate single sites. The three main IXPs are PIE Karachi, PKIX Lahore, and MyNet Broadband in Karachi.
Karachi leads with 7 facilities, followed by Lahore with 5 and Islamabad with 2. Smaller hubs exist in Gujranwala, Bhalwal, and Multan. Local businesses, ISPs, and regional content providers buy hosting in these cities.
Key facts
- Pakistan has 40 hosting providers and 17 data centers total.
- Pakistan Internet Exchange (PIE) in Karachi connects 8 networks.
- PKIX, KK Networks, and PTCL each operate 2 facilities.
- Karachi has 7 facilities, more than any other city.
- Lahore hosts 5 facilities and one IXP (PKIX Lahore).
- Trans World Associates and CubeXS Weatherly each have 1 facility.
Top hosting cities in Pakistan
Hosting providers in Pakistan
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Data centers in Pakistan
All 17 facilities →CubeXS Weatherly
CubeXS Weatherly (Pvt) Ltd
Getlinks Multan
Getlinks (SMC-Private) Limited
KK Networks Private Limited
KK Networks Private Limited
Logon Broadband Karachi
Logon Broadband Pvt. Limited
Multinet Pakistan Karachi
Multinet Pakistan Pvt. Ltd.
Nexlinx Lahore
Nexlinx Networks Pvt Ltd
PKIX Islamabad
PKIX
PKIX Lahore
PKIX
PTCL Misri Shah DC
Pakistan Telecommunication LTD (PTCL)
PTCL Pak Capital
Pakistan Telecommunication LTD (PTCL)
Samz Broadband Networx
Samz Broadband Networx ( SMC-PRIVATE ) LTD
The Infinity Broadband Private Limited
KK Networks Private Limited