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PakOS


Last Update: 2025-08-13 16:44 UTC

PakOS is a Debian-based, desktop Linux distribution. The project aims to supply software and tools that will be useful for the people of Pakistan, though the distribution runs well in other regions and includes multi-language support. The project ships with LXQt as the default desktop and pre-installs many desktop applications and security tools.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 222 (48), 6 months: 206 (64), 3 months: 163 (93), 4 weeks: 243 (49), 1 week: 261 (45)

Average visitor rating: 9.8/10 from 4 review(s).

PakOS Summary
Distribution PakOS
Home Page https://axitechnologies.ai/pak-os-linux/
Mailing Lists https://sourceforge.net/p/pakos/mailman/
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Feature 2025-08-13 2024-12-24 2023-04-16 2021-05-22 2020-08-24
Release Date 2025-08-13 2024-12-24 2023-04-16 2021-05-22 2020-08-24
End Of Life          
Price (US$) Free Free Free Free Free
Image Size (MB) 3200-3300 3300-3400 3100-3200 3100-3200 3100-3200
Free Download ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO
Installation Calamares Calamares Calamares Calamares Calamares
Default Desktop LXQt LXQt LXQt LXQt LXQt
Package Management DEB DEB DEB DEB DEB
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
Office Suite OnlyOffice OnlyOffice -- -- WPS
Processor Architecture x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd systemd systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4, JFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4 Btrfs, ext4 Btrfs, ext4, JFS, XFS
Multilingual Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Asian Language Support -- -- -- -- --
Full Package List 2025-08-13 2024-12-24 2023-04-16 2021-05-22 2020-08-24
Package 2025-08-13 2024-12-24 2023-04-16 2021-05-22 2020-08-24
alsa-lib (1.2.14) 1.2.8 1.2.8 1.2.4 -- --
amdgpu (25.0.0) 23.0.0 23.0.0 19.1.0 18.1.99 18.1.99
apparmor (4.1.2) 3.0.8 3.0.8 2.13.6 2.13.2 2.13.2
apt (3.1.12) 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.2.4 1.8.2.2 1.8.2.1
bash (5.3) 5.2.15 5.2.15 5.1 5.0 5.0
bind (9.20.15) -- -- -- -- --
chromium (142.0.7444.162) -- -- -- -- --
cinnamon (6.4.13) -- -- -- -- --
cups (2.4.14) 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.3.3 2.2.10 2.2.10
e2fsprogs (1.47.3) 1.47.0 1.47.0 1.46.2 1.44.5 1.44.5
ffmpeg (8.0) 5.1.6 5.1.6 4.3.5 4.1.6 4.1.6
firefox (145.0) 141.0.3 133.0.3 102.10.0 -- --
flatpak (1.16.1) -- -- -- -- --
freetype (2.14.1) 2.12.1 2.12.1 2.10.4 2.9.1 2.9.1
gcc (15.2.0) 12.2.0 12.2.0 10.2.1 8.3.0 8.3.0
gimp (3.0.6) 2.10.34 2.10.34 2.10.22 2.10.8 2.10.8
git (2.51.2) -- -- -- -- --
glibc (2.42) 2.36 2.36 2.31 2.28 2.28
gnome-shell (49.1) -- -- -- -- --
grub (2.12) 2.06 2.06 2.06 2.02 2.02
gtk (4.20.2) 4.8.3 4.8.3 3.24.24 3.24.5 3.24.5
httpd (2.4.65) -- -- -- -- --
inkscape (1.4.2) -- -- -- -- --
kmod (34.2) 30 30 28 26 26
krita (5.2.13) -- -- -- -- --
LibreOffice (25.8.2) -- -- -- -- --
Package 2025-08-13 2024-12-24 2023-04-16 2021-05-22 2020-08-24
libselinux (3.9) 3.4 3.4 3.1 2.8 2.8
linux (6.17.7) 6.1.140 6.1.115 5.10.162 4.19.181 4.19.132
mariadb (12.0.2) -- -- -- -- --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) -- -- -- -- --
mesa (25.2.6) 22.3.6 22.3.6 20.3.5 18.3.6 18.3.6
mysql (9.5.0) -- -- -- -- --
nautilus (49.1) -- -- -- -- --
NVIDIA (580.105.08) 535.247.01 535.161.07 470.103.01 --
openjdk (25) -- -- -- -- --
openssh (10.2p1) 9.2p1 9.2p1 8.4p1 -- 7.9p1
openssl (3.6.0) 3.0.17 3.0.15 1.1.1n 1.1.1d 1.1.1d
perl (5.42.0) 5.36.0 5.36.0 5.32.1 5.28.1 5.28.1
php (8.4.14) -- -- -- -- --
plasma-desktop (6.5.2) -- -- -- -- --
postfix (3.10.5) -- -- -- -- --
postgresql (18.0) -- -- -- -- --
Python (3.14.0) 3.11.2 3.11.2 3.9.2 3.7.3 3.7.3
qt (6.10.0) 5.15.8 5.15.8 5.15.2 5.11.3 5.11.3
samba (4.23.3) 4.17.12 4.17.12 4.13.13 4.9.5 4.9.5
systemd (258.2) 252.38 252.31 247.3 241 241
thunderbird (144.0.1) -- -- -- 78.9.0 68.11.0
vim (9.1) 9.0 9.0 8.2 8.1 8.1
vlc (3.0.21) -- -- -- 3.0.12 --
wayland (1.24.0) 1.21.0 1.21.0 1.18.0 1.16.0 1.16.0
xfdesktop (4.20.1) -- -- -- -- --
xorg-server (21.1.20) 21.1.7 21.1.7 1.20.11 1.20.4 1.20.4

Reader Ratings
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Average rating
9.8
from 4 review(s)


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Version: 2025-08-13
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-26
Votes: 0


 Truly has potential to be Pakistan's First Public Operating System along with other general purpose use even outside Pakistan. The stock Debian base used in this distro along with LxQt is something which gives a great space for wide range of software. I intend to test it as my daily driver and seek to raise awareness about this distro among other desktop users who want to do the things done in a simple way whilst having ease of access and accessibility. Great work Mr Subhani ! Looking forward to this project and add in my contributions :)


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Version: 2020-08-24
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-10
Votes: 1


 The team behind PakOS has done an outstanding job in launching and customizing a truly functional, secure, and open-source Linux-based operating system tailored for the people of Pakistan. This initiative not only promotes technological self-reliance but also ensures that local users have access to a reliable and community-driven platform.

PakOS demonstrates excellent commitment to security, stability, and usability while embracing the open-source philosophy. It reflects the vision of empowering users with software that is both free and adapted to their needs.

This is a commendable step toward digital independence, encouraging innovation and nurturing the local tech ecosystem. The PakOS team deserves appreciation for their dedication and contribution to providing Pakistan with its own trusted operating system.


Best Regards.

Touseef Ahmed
Wi-Net (pvt) Ltd



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Version: 2020-08-24
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-01-13
Votes: 2


 In Pakistan, Network address must be manually set to accept IPV4, and complately disable IPV6, so that Network does not drop, as mentioned in 1st comment. Author has provided an icon on desktop for the very purpose, which describes the whole process.


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