PERDNet (Pakistan Education, Research and Development Network) is working under the administrative control of  National Institute of Electronics, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan. 

The idea of bringing Information Technology in the country was first introduced by NIE in early 1995. The key objectives of the PERDNet are to assist and boost the Education and Research activities in the country. PERDNet plans to provide value-added services in Information Technology, particularly to individuals and institutions involved in development activities in education, research and technology sector of the country. PERDNet is also providing quality Internet service to general public.