About
PKNOG is a collaborative body of the technical teams of the network operators of Pakistan. PKNOG aims at enhancing the much needed technical and administrative collaboration between the operators aimed at harmonizing the configuration of networks in Pakistan so that the country is well represented in the international fora and that the country as a whole follows the best practices when it comes to Internet collaboration.
Mission
PKNOG is dedicated to advancing Pakistan's IT, IS and Networking industry by providing top-tier technical training, promoting active community collaboration, and facilitating the exchange of cutting-edge industry knowledge. Our mission is to empower these professionals to achieve excellence, innovate, and lead in an evolving technological landscape.
Founding Members
PKNOG was formally formed in September 2020 with the following founding members (alphabetical order).
Prof Dr Arshad Ali (SPS)
Aftab Siddiqui (Internet Society)
Haris Shamsi (Yottabyte)
Maroof Shahani (Cybernet)
Tariq Mustafa (NxN Pakistan)
Zartash Uzmi (LUMS)
Syed Arsalan Ghazali (Joined in September 2023)
Terry Sweetser (APNIC - Joined in January 2024)
PKNOG is a registered entity under the Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan. It operates on a not-for-profit basis with all financial records accessible to the core committee. This approach was adopted to establish organizational structure and generate funds for conducting technical training across various cities in Pakistan.
FBR Registration No: 6904056
Entity Name: PKNOG
Category: Association of Persons