The domain [Pakistan.im] will be referred to The Isle of Man Government for review before it can be approved. They may come back and ask for further information to support the application.
If you submit your application through
www.nic.im the automated process will begin and should the request any further details we will let you know.
For further details please see https://www.nic.im/public/faq.mth”
The process for applying for this domain name has not changed and if you make a request the domain will be referred for approval. The reason why this particular country name will be referred is because it contains the string “paki” which has the possibility of being used in a derogatory or defamatory manner and as such we refer any words containing this string for approval to ensure that as far as possible .im domain names are not misused in a profane or abusive manner.
With respect to your questions relating to the domain names Loan, Finance and Casino; these words relate to licensed business activities on the Isle of Man and as such any domain name containing these words would be referred in the same way that Pakistan would be referred. In all instances registration of any domain name containing these strings evidence would be sought to validate that the domain names were being purchased by a legitimate business for use by them. Unless you could provide evidence that these domain names were being used for legitimate purposes by a registered company and in some instances an Isle of Man based organization the application may be declined.
