How much does a new domestic electricity connection cost in Pakistan (2026)?

Rs. 2,000–5,000 application processing fee, plus a refundable security deposit of Rs. 2,000/kW for single-phase (typically 3–5 kW = Rs. 6,000–10,000) or Rs. 4,000/kW for 3-phase. Service-cable and meter cost is borne by the DISCO for standard connections up to 50 metres from the nearest LT line.

How long does a new connection take?

NEPRA's Consumer Service Manual mandates 30 working days for domestic connections and 60 working days for commercial/industrial once the demand notice is paid. If your DISCO exceeds this, file a complaint on the NEPRA portal — they issue penalties.

What documents do I need for a new connection?

CNIC (copy), property ownership document or registered rental agreement, site plan (hand-drawn is fine), Form A signed by the applicant, and 2 passport-size photos. For 3-phase, add an approved load sanction from the DISCO's technical wing.

Yes. IESCO, LESCO, K-Electric and MEPCO all accept new-connection applications through their websites and the NEPRA New Connection Portal. FESCO, GEPCO and the smaller DISCOs still require a physical visit to the Customer Services Centre.

Difference between single-phase and 3-phase connection?

Single-phase supplies up to ~7 kW — enough for a typical 3-bed house with 1 AC and normal appliances. 3-phase supplies 7 kW+ and is required for houses with 2+ ACs, workshops, tube-wells, or any motor over 1 HP. 3-phase security deposit is 2× single-phase per kW.

What's the difference between a new connection and a name change?

New connection = new meter, new reference number, new security deposit. Name change (transfer of title) keeps the same meter and reference but updates the account holder — fee is Rs. 500, no new deposit, takes 7 days.

Consumer guide · 2026

Apply for a new electricity connection — every DISCO, one guide

Whether you're moving into a new-build in DHA Lahore (LESCO), a farmhouse in Bahawalpur (MEPCO), or a warehouse in SITE Karachi (K-Electric), the process is nearly identical. Here's the full playbook: documents, deposit, timeline and how to escalate if the DISCO misses NEPRA's 30-day SLA.

Cost & deposit by connection type (2026 NEPRA schedule)

Category	Security deposit (refundable)	Typical load	Monthly minimum
Domestic single-phase (A-1a)	Rs. 2,000 / kW	3 – 5 kW	Rs. 250
Domestic 3-phase (A-1b)	Rs. 4,000 / kW	7 – 15 kW	Rs. 500
Commercial (A-2)	Rs. 4,000 / kW	5 – 25 kW	Rs. 500
Industrial B-1 (up to 25 kW)	Rs. 6,000 / kW	10 – 25 kW	Rs. 2,000
Industrial B-2 (25–500 kW)	Rs. 8,000 / kW	25 – 500 kW	Rs. 15,000
Agricultural tube-well (D-1)	Rs. 2,000 / kW	5 – 25 kW	Rs. 500

Deposits are refundable when you disconnect and settle final bill. Application processing fee (non-refundable): Rs. 2,000–5,000 depending on load and DISCO.

Documents checklist

CNIC copy of applicant (both sides)
Property document: registry / allotment letter / registered rental agreement (min. 11-month stamp paper)
Site plan — hand-drawn is acceptable, marking plot dimensions and location of intended meter
Form A (Application for New Connection) — download from DISCO website
2 passport-size photos of applicant
NOC from housing society (if inside a private scheme)
Approved load sanction from DISCO's technical wing (3-phase and commercial only)
NTN certificate (commercial and industrial connections only)

Where to apply — by DISCO

Multan Electric Power Company

Region: Multan, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Sahiwal & surrounding South Punjab

Helpline: 118 · Website: www.mepco.com.pk

Lahore Electric Supply Company

Region: Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura & Nankana Sahib

Helpline: 118 · Website: www.lesco.gov.pk

Gujranwala Electric Power Company

Region: Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Narowal & Mandi Bahauddin

Helpline: 118 · Website: www.gepco.com.pk

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company

Region: Faisalabad, Jhang, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Khushab, Chiniot & Toba Tek Singh

Helpline: 118 · Website: www.fesco.com.pk

Islamabad Electric Supply Company

Region: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal & Jhelum

Helpline: 118 · Website: www.iesco.com.pk

Peshawar Electric Supply Company

Region: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, Bannu, DI Khan, Swat & more

Helpline: 118 · Website: www.pesco.gov.pk

Quetta Electric Supply Company

Region: All of Balochistan

Helpline: 118 · Website: www.qesco.com.pk

Sukkur Electric Power Company

Region: Northern Sindh — Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, Jacobabad, Ghotki & more

Helpline: 118 · Website: www.sepco.com.pk

Hyderabad Electric Supply Company

Region: Southern Sindh — Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Thatta, Sanghar & more

Helpline: 118 · Website: www.hesco.gov.pk

Tribal Electric Supply Company

Region: Merged tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Helpline: 118 · Website: www.tesco.com.pk

K-Electric (Karachi)

Region: Karachi & surrounding areas

Helpline: 118 · Website: ke.com.pk (online new-connection portal available)

What to do if your DISCO exceeds the 30-day SLA

NEPRA's Consumer Service Manual (2021, in force 2026) gives DISCOs 30 working days from Demand Notice payment to energise a domestic connection. If they miss it:

File a written complaint at the DISCO's Customer Services Centre — quote the diary number and paid Demand Notice.
Simultaneously, file a complaint on the NEPRA Complaint Portal. Attach your Demand Notice challan and diary receipt.
NEPRA's Consumer Affairs Wing issues a show-cause notice to the DISCO within 15 days. Fines start at Rs. 100,000 per day of delay.
See our step-by-step NEPRA complaint guide for the exact form fields and escalation timeline.

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