Check electricity bills online from all 9 Distribution Companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan. Compare tariff rates, payment methods, and bill checking procedures across FESCO, LESCO, MEPCO, IESCO, GEPCO, PESCO, HESCO, SEPCO, and QESCO.
Understanding Pakistan’s Electricity Distribution System
Pakistan’s power distribution network operates through 9 Distribution Companies (DISCOs), each serving specific geographical regions. These companies receive bulk electricity from National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) and distribute to 35+ million consumers nationwide.
What is a DISCO?
Distribution Company (DISCO) is a government-owned entity responsible for electricity distribution, billing, collection, and customer services within designated areas. After WAPDA restructuring in 1998, electricity distribution was divided into regional DISCOs operating under Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO).
Complete DISCO Coverage Map – Who Serves Your Area?
Northern Pakistan DISCOs
PESCO – Peshawar Electric Supply Company
- Coverage: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
- Headquarters: Peshawar
- Districts Served: 24 districts including Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Dir
- Customers: 4.2 million
- Check Bill: PESCO Online Bill
IESCO – Islamabad Electric Supply Company
- Coverage: Islamabad Capital Territory, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal
- Headquarters: Islamabad
- Districts Served: 5 districts + ICT
- Customers: 3.8 million
- Check Bill: IESCO Online Bill
Central Punjab DISCOs
LESCO – Lahore Electric Supply Company
- Coverage: Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Nankana Sahib
- Headquarters: Lahore
- Districts Served: 5 districts
- Customers: 5.7 million (largest DISCO)
- Check Bill: LESCO Bill Online
FESCO – Faisalabad Electric Supply Company
- Coverage: Faisalabad, Jhang, Sargodha, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar
- Headquarters: Faisalabad
- Districts Served: 8 districts
- Customers: 4.96 million
- Check Bill: FESCO Online Bill
GEPCO – Gujranwala Electric Power Company
- Coverage: Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin
- Headquarters: Gujranwala
- Districts Served: 6 districts
- Customers: 4.1 million
- Check Bill: GEPCO Online Bill
MEPCO – Multan Electric Power Company
- Coverage: Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sahiwal, Vehari, Lodhran, Khanewal, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Bahawalnagar, Pakpattan, Layyah
- Headquarters: Multan
- Districts Served: 13 districts (largest coverage area)
- Customers: 5.3 million
- Check Bill: MEPCO Bill Online
Sindh Province DISCOs
HESCO – Hyderabad Electric Supply Company
- Coverage: Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Thatta, Tharparkar, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Jamshoro, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad
- Headquarters: Hyderabad
- Districts Served: 11 districts
- Customers: 2.9 million
- Check Bill: HESCO Online Bill
SEPCO – Sukkur Electric Power Company
- Coverage: Sukkur, Larkana, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Ghotki, Khairpur
- Headquarters: Sukkur
- Districts Served: 7 districts
- Customers: 1.8 million
- Check Bill: SEPCO official website
Balochistan DISCO
QESCO – Quetta Electric Supply Company
- Coverage: Entire Balochistan province
- Headquarters: Quetta
- Districts Served: All Balochistan districts
- Customers: 1.2 million
- Check Bill: QESCO official website
How to Check Your Electricity Bill Online – Universal Method
All DISCOs follow the same 14-digit reference number system for online bill checking. Here’s the universal process:
Step 1: Find Your Reference Number
- Located on top-left corner of any previous bill
- 14-digit unique code (format varies by DISCO)
- Alternative: 10-digit Customer ID also works
Step 2: Select Your DISCO
Choose based on your location:
- Faisalabad region?
Check FESCO online bill - Lahore region?
Check LESCO bill online - Multan/South Punjab?
Check MEPCO bill online - Islamabad/Rawalpindi?
Check IESCO online bill - Gujranwala region?
Check GEPCO online bill - Peshawar/KPK?
Check PESCO online bill - Hyderabad/Interior Sindh?
Check HESCO online bill
Step 3: Enter Reference Number
Input your 14-digit code in the bill checker and click “Check Bill”
Step 4: View & Download
- View bill amount and due date instantly
- Download PDF for payment at banks
- Print duplicate bill copy
DISCO Bill Due Dates 06th & 07th of every month 2026
All DISCOs follow similar billing cycles with slight variations:
| DISCO | January Bill Due Date | Late Payment Surcharge |
|---|---|---|
| FESCO | 06th of every month, 2026 | 10% after due date |
| LESCO | 06th of every month, 2026 | 10% after due date |
| MEPCO | 06th of every month, 2026 | 10% after due date |
| IESCO | 07th of every month, 2026 | 10% after due date |
| GEPCO | 06th of every month, 2026 | 10% after due date |
| PESCO | 07th of every month, 2026 | 10% after due date |
| HESCO | 06th of every month, 2026 | 10% after due date |
Critical: Pay before due date to avoid 10% late payment surcharge that compounds monthly.
Electricity Bill Components – Understanding Your Charges
Every DISCO bill contains identical charge structures regulated by NEPRA:
1. Energy Charges (Unit Cost)
Tiered pricing based on consumption slabs:
- 0-50 units: Lifeline tariff (subsidized)
- 51-100 units: Basic rate
- 101-200 units: Protected consumer rate
- 201-300 units: Higher slab
- 301-700 units: Commercial rate territory
- 701+ units: Maximum rate
2. Monthly Variable Charges
- FPA (Fuel Price Adjustment): Changes monthly based on fuel costs
- QTA (Quarterly Tariff Adjustment): Quarterly NEPRA-approved adjustments
- FC Surcharge: Infrastructure financing cost
- TR Surcharge: Tariff rationalization to reduce subsidy burden
3. Fixed Taxes
- GST on Electricity: 17% on base amount
- GST on FPA: 17% on fuel adjustment
- TV License Fee: Rs 35-200 based on connection type
- Provincial Duties: Where applicable
4. Additional Charges
- Meter Rent: Rs 20-50 monthly
- Late Payment Surcharge: 10% after due date
- Reconnection Fee: If disconnected for non-payment
- Service Charges: Connection-type specific
Example Bill Calculation (200 units domestic):
- Energy charges: Rs 2,400
- FPA: Rs 300
- FC + TR Surcharge: Rs 180
- GST (17%): Rs 489
- Total: Rs 3,369
For detailed breakdowns by DISCO:
Electricity Bill Payment Methods – All DISCOs
Online Payment Options
1. Mobile Banking Apps (Recommended)
- JazzCash: Bill Payment → Select DISCO → Enter reference number
- EasyPaisa: Bills → Electricity → Choose DISCO → Pay
- Naya Pay, SadaPay, SimSim: Same process
- Benefit: Zero service charges, instant confirmation
2. Internet Banking
- Login to your bank’s online portal
- Navigate to Bill Payment section
- Select your DISCO
- Enter 14-digit reference number
- Confirm amount and pay
3. ATM Payment
- Insert card → Bill Payment
- Select DISCO from list
- Enter reference number
- Complete transaction
Offline Payment Methods
1. Bank Branches All major banks accept DISCO bill payments:
- HBL, UBL, MCB, ABL, Standard Chartered
- Present printed bill or reference number
- Cash/cheque accepted
2. Post Offices Pakistan Post accepts electricity bills nationwide
3. DISCO Customer Care Centers Pay directly at:
- Sub-Division offices
- Division offices
- Circle offices
- Headquarters
4. Authorized Franchises Easy Load shops and authorized retailers (small service charges may apply)
DISCO Tariff Rate Comparison 2026
Protected Consumer Rates (up to 200 units monthly):
| Consumption Slab | Rate per Unit (Rs) |
|---|---|
| 0-50 units | Rs 3.95 |
| 51-100 units | Rs 7.74 |
| 101-200 units | Rs 10.06 |
| 201-300 units | Rs 17.33 |
| 301-500 units | Rs 20.46 |
| 501-700 units | Rs 22.13 |
| 701+ units | Rs 26.33 |
Note: Rates uniform across all DISCOs per NEPRA policy. Regional variations only in TR surcharge.
Commercial & Industrial Tariffs:
- Commercial A1 (5 kW): Rs 18.50 per unit
- Commercial B1-B4: Rs 20.50-28.00 per unit
- Industrial C1: Rs 17.20 per unit
- Agricultural: Rs 10.35 per unit (tube wells)
New Electricity Connection Process – All DISCOs
Documents Required:
- CNIC copy (owner/applicant)
- Property ownership proof
- Site plan
- NOC from housing authority (if applicable)
Application Procedure:
Step 1: Visit Sub-Division office of your DISCO
- FESCO connection – Faisalabad areas
- LESCO connection – Lahore areas
- MEPCO connection – Multan areas
- IESCO connection – Islamabad areas
- GEPCO connection – Gujranwala areas
- PESCO connection – Peshawar areas
- HESCO connection – Hyderabad areas
Step 2: Submit application with documents
Step 3: Site inspection by DISCO officials
Step 4: Pay connection charges (varies by load)
Step 5: Meter installation within 1 month
Step 6: Start receiving monthly bills
Load Shedding Schedules by DISCO
Load shedding duration varies by feeder performance and recovery rates:
Low-Loss Feeders:
- 0-2 hours daily
- Minimal disruption
- High payment recovery areas
Medium-Loss Feeders:
- 4-8 hours daily
- Moderate recovery areas
High-Loss Feeders:
- 10-16 hours daily
- Low recovery + high theft areas
Check schedules:
- FESCO: View schedule
- LESCO: https://lightsteelblue-finch-665775.hostingersite.com/View schedule
- Other DISCOs: Official websites or helplines
DISCO Customer Support & Helplines
Universal UAN Numbers:
| DISCO | Helpline | Email Support |
|---|---|---|
| FESCO | 111-000-118 | Available on website |
| LESCO | 111-000-118 | Available on website |
| MEPCO | 111-111-862 | Available on website |
| IESCO | 118 | Available on website |
| GEPCO | 118 | Available on website |
| PESCO | 118 | Available on website |
| HESCO | 118 | Available on website |
Common Complaints:
- Power breakdown/outage
- Meter malfunction
- Overbilling disputes
- Wrong meter reading
- Load shedding schedule queries
- New connection tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I check electricity bill without reference number?
A: No. All DISCOs require 14-digit reference number or 10-digit Customer ID. Bill cannot be checked using CNIC, name, or address.
Q: Are tariff rates same across all DISCOs?
A: Yes. NEPRA approves uniform tariff structure. Minor differences only in TR surcharge based on regional subsidies.
Q: Which DISCO has the most customers?
A: LESCO (Lahore) serves 5.7 million customers – the largest DISCO in Pakistan.
Q: Can I transfer my connection to another DISCO area?
A: No. If you move to a different DISCO’s region, you must apply for new connection and close old one.
Q: How to register complaint for wrong bill?
A: Contact your DISCO’s helpline or visit Customer Care Center with bill copy and meter reading photos.
Q: Do all DISCOs accept online payment?
A: Yes. All 9 DISCOs support payment via mobile banking, internet banking, and ATMs.
Q: What is protected consumer status?
A: Domestic consumers using up to 200 units monthly qualify for government-subsidized rates.