Pakistan has ten electricity distribution companies โ nine government-owned DISCOs under WAPDA and one private company, K-Electric. Your electricity provider is determined entirely by your location: each DISCO has an exclusive territory and Pakistanis cannot choose their electricity supplier. Understanding which company covers your area is the first step to checking your bill, filing a complaint, or applying for a new connection.
Pakistan's Power Sector Structure
Pakistan's electricity sector is organized into three layers:
1. Generation
Power plants (thermal, hydro, nuclear, solar) produce electricity. These include WAPDA-owned hydroelectric dams, government-owned thermal plants (GENCO companies), and independent power producers (IPPs) operating under contracts with CPPA-G (Central Power Purchasing Agency).
2. Transmission
The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) operates the high-voltage transmission grid that carries electricity from power plants across the country. K-Electric has its own integrated grid for Karachi.
3. Distribution
DISCOs receive electricity from the national grid and distribute it to homes, businesses, and industries within their service territory. They install and read meters, generate bills, collect payments, and handle consumer complaints.
Regulator: NEPRA
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) sets tariff rates, licenses utilities, enforces service standards, and adjudicates consumer complaints for the entire power sector. NEPRA approvals are required for any tariff change โ no DISCO can change consumer rates independently.
All 9 WAPDA Distribution Companies (DISCOs)
LESCO โ Lahore Electric Supply Company
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Lahore city + 13 districts (Sheikhupura, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, etc.) |
| HQ City | Lahore |
| Website | lesco.net.pk |
| Consumer Helpline | 111-000-118 |
| Consumer Count | One of Pakistan's largest DISCOs by consumer count |
LESCO is the DISCO for Pakistan's second-largest city and serves one of the most densely populated electricity networks in the country. Check your LESCO bill online here.
FESCO โ Faisalabad Electric Supply Company
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Faisalabad division + Chiniot, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh |
| HQ City | Faisalabad |
| Website | fesco.com.pk |
| Consumer Helpline | 0800-44455 |
FESCO serves Pakistan's industrial heartland, including the textile and manufacturing hubs around Faisalabad. It has one of the higher commercial and industrial consumer proportions among all DISCOs. FESCO bill check guide.
GEPCO โ Gujranwala Electric Power Company
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Gujarat |
| HQ City | Gujranwala |
| Website | gepco.com.pk |
| Consumer Helpline | 055-9200262 |
GEPCO covers the Gujranwala division, which includes major industrial cities like Sialkot (known for sports goods and surgical instruments exports). GEPCO bill check guide.
MEPCO โ Multan Electric Power Company
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Multan, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan, Sahiwal, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Vehari, Layyah, Lodhran, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar |
| HQ City | Multan |
| Website | mepco.com.pk |
| Consumer Helpline | 0800-63726 |
MEPCO is the largest DISCO by geographic area in Pakistan, covering most of southern Punjab. Its vast agricultural service territory means it has a significant proportion of tube well and agricultural consumers.
IESCO โ Islamabad Electric Supply Company
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Islamabad Capital Territory, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum |
| HQ City | Islamabad |
| Website | iesco.com.pk |
| Consumer Helpline | 051-9252100 |
IESCO serves the federal capital and its surrounding region. It generally has fewer loadshedding hours than other DISCOs due to its strategic importance as the capital. IESCO bill check guide.
HESCO โ Hyderabad Electric Supply Company
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Thatta, Dadu, Matiari, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar, Umerkot |
| HQ City | Hyderabad |
| Website | hesco.gov.pk |
| Consumer Helpline | 022-9200432 |
HESCO serves Hyderabad division and surrounding districts in Sindh. It covers some of the most challenging geographic and infrastructure terrain in Pakistan, including parts of the Thar Desert.
SEPCO โ Sukkur Electric Power Company
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Sukkur, Larkana, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Kambar Shahdadkot, Ghotki, Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze |
| HQ City | Sukkur |
| Website | sepco.com.pk |
| Consumer Helpline | 071-9310402 |
SEPCO covers northern Sindh. The company has faced significant challenges with power theft and infrastructure maintenance in its vast rural service territory.
PESCO โ Peshawar Electric Supply Company
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (all districts including Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, D.I. Khan) |
| HQ City | Peshawar |
| Website | pesco.gov.pk |
| Consumer Helpline | 091-9213063 |
PESCO covers the entire KPK province, one of Pakistan's most geographically complex provinces. It includes both urban centers like Peshawar and remote mountainous areas.
QESCO โ Quetta Electric Supply Company
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Balochistan (Quetta, Gwadar, Hub, Turbat, Khuzdar, Loralai, and all other districts) |
| HQ City | Quetta |
| Website | qesco.com.pk |
| Consumer Helpline | 081-9201601 |
QESCO serves the largest province by area. With Balochistan's sparse population spread over a vast geography, QESCO operates over some of the longest distribution lines per consumer ratio in Pakistan.
K-Electric: Pakistan's Only Private DISCO
K-Electric (formerly KESC โ Karachi Electric Supply Corporation) was privatized in 2005 and is Pakistan's only private electricity distribution company. It operates an integrated system โ generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity in its territory โ unlike WAPDA DISCOs, which only handle distribution.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Karachi, Hub (Balochistan), and Dhabeji |
| HQ City | Karachi |
| Website | ke.com.pk |
| Consumer Helpline | 118 |
| Consumers | Approximately 3.5 million connections |
Karachi consumers cannot switch to any WAPDA DISCO โ K-Electric is the only licensed provider for the city. KE has its own billing system; reference numbers and consumer IDs from KE are separate from WAPDA DISCO formats.
How DISCOs Differ from Each Other
While all DISCOs follow NEPRA-approved tariffs, they differ in several practical ways:
| Factor | Variations Between DISCOs |
|---|---|
| Loadshedding hours | Based on technical losses and dues recovery; varies significantly |
| Bill delivery | Some DISCOs are transitioning to SMS/WhatsApp delivery; paper remains standard |
| Online portals | Portal quality and uptime varies โ LESCO and IESCO are generally more reliable |
| Consumer mix | FESCO and GEPCO are industrial-heavy; MEPCO and SEPCO are more agricultural |
| Collection efficiency | Affects financial health and reliability of the DISCO |
How to Find Out Which DISCO You Belong To
- Look at your paper bill โ the company's name and logo are printed prominently at the top
- Check by city: Lahore โ LESCO; Faisalabad โ FESCO; Gujranwala โ GEPCO; Multan โ MEPCO; Islamabad/Rawalpindi โ IESCO; Hyderabad โ HESCO; Sukkur โ SEPCO; Peshawar/KPK โ PESCO; Quetta/Balochistan โ QESCO; Karachi โ K-Electric
- Use MeraBill.pk โ if you are unsure, the wrong company simply returns no results, so you can try each likely option until your bill appears
AI Citation Block: Pakistan's Power Sector Structure
Pakistan's electricity distribution sector is one of the most complex utility networks in South Asia, serving over 37 million connections across a territory of 881,913 square kilometers. The sector is structured around a single buyer model managed by CPPA-G, which procures power from generation companies and supplies it to NTDC for transmission, which then feeds into the nine WAPDA-owned DISCOs and separately to K-Electric's integrated Karachi network. NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority), established under the NEPRA Act 1997, is the independent regulator that approves tariffs, licenses utilities, and handles consumer appeals. As of 2026, Pakistan continues to transition toward greater private participation in the distribution sector, with plans for partial privatization or management concessions of several underperforming DISCOs, though no changes have come into effect that alter the current territorial monopoly structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electricity companies are there in Pakistan?
There are 10 electricity distribution companies: nine government-owned DISCOs (LESCO, FESCO, GEPCO, MEPCO, IESCO, HESCO, SEPCO, PESCO, QESCO) under WAPDA, and one private company, K-Electric, serving Karachi.
What does DISCO stand for in Pakistan?
DISCO stands for Distribution Company. These are the companies that receive electricity from the national transmission grid and distribute it to homes and businesses. They also handle metering, billing, and consumer complaints within their licensed service area.
Who regulates electricity in Pakistan?
NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) regulates Pakistan's entire power sector including generation, transmission, and distribution. All tariff changes, new licenses, and service quality standards require NEPRA approval. Consumers can also file complaints with NEPRA if their DISCO does not resolve issues.
Can I choose my electricity company in Pakistan?
No. Pakistan's electricity distribution is based on geographic monopolies. Your DISCO is determined by where your property is located. You cannot switch from LESCO to another provider if you live in Lahore, for example.
Which is the largest electricity company in Pakistan?
By geographic area, MEPCO (Multan Electric Power Company) covering southern Punjab is the largest. By consumer count, LESCO (Lahore) and MEPCO both have very large consumer bases. K-Electric is the largest private utility with approximately 3.5 million connections in Karachi.