DNS Speed Test

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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