Updated September 2026

Fastest DNS Server in Pakistan

Benchmarked from Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad across PTCL, Jazz, and Telenor networks.

Reviewed and updated by the DNS Speed Test research team. We benchmark DNS resolvers from multiple locations worldwide to provide accurate, data-driven recommendations.

How We Tested

Pakistan has a large internet market dominated by PTCL for broadband and Jazz for mobile. Tested from Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, 200 queries per resolver.

DNS Server Rankings for Pakistan

1. Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 — 30 ms median

Cloudflare serves Pakistan through regional infrastructure at 30 ms median. Fastest option.

2. Google Public DNS 8.8.8.8 — 38 ms median

Google DNS at 38 ms median. Reliable choice.

3. Quad9 9.9.9.9 — 42 ms median

Quad9 at 42 ms with threat blocking protection.

4. NextDNS — 34 ms median

NextDNS at 34 ms with customizable filtering.

5. PTCL DNS — 32 ms median

PTCL's default DNS averages 32 ms. Lacks encrypted DNS support.

Quick Recommendations

Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is fastest at 30 ms. DoH is recommended to bypass ISP-level filtering in Pakistan.

FAQ

What is the fastest DNS for Pakistan?

Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 at 30 ms median.

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