Your IESCO bill is published on the government's PITC bill site. Type bill.pitc.com.pk into your browser yourself, find the IESCO bill page there, and enter the number printed on your paper bill, usually the reference number. If your power is going off in Islamabad or Rawalpindi this month, the likely reason is IESCO's annual maintenance programme, which began on 15 October 2026, not load shedding.
Why you should not click the first search result
Search for "IESCO bill check" and the first page is full of unofficial lookalike sites. Several have names chosen to look official, such as iescoonline.com.pk, iesco-bill.com.pk, iescobillportal.pk, iescoonlinebill.com.pk and billpitc.com.pk. None of these is the government bill site.
Some of them also list helpline numbers, WhatsApp numbers and email addresses. These disagree with one another, so do not call or message any number you find on them. The complaint channels IESCO itself has published are given further down this page.
The safe habit is simple: type bill.pitc.com.pk into the address bar yourself, every time. Watch the spelling. "billpitc" without the full stop is not the same site.
How to check your IESCO bill on the official page
- Open your browser and type bill.pitc.com.pk directly. Do not reach it through a search result or a link someone has forwarded to you.
- Find the IESCO bill page on that site. Each distribution company has its own page.
- Look at the input box and read its label. It tells you which number the page accepts.
- Copy that number exactly from your paper bill, with no spaces or dashes unless the page asks for them.
- Submit, check that the name and address on screen match your connection, then view or print the bill.
You can also use our IESCO bill checker, which shows the current bill from your reference number.
Which number to type in
The number you need is the reference number printed on your IESCO bill. Unofficial sites make various claims about digit counts and alternative IDs, and these have not been confirmed against the live PITC page, so go by the label on the input box rather than by what a lookalike site says. If the page offers a second option, such as a customer ID, that number is also on your bill.
If you cannot find the reference number on your bill, our guide to where the reference number sits on an electricity bill shows the usual position.
If the page will not load or shows no bill
Try again later in the day; the bill for the current month may not be uploaded yet. Check that you typed every digit correctly. If the page still shows nothing, call IESCO's helpline rather than turning to an unofficial site.
What is on your October 2026 IESCO bill
October bills carry two adjustments on top of the normal unit charges. Both are set at national level and apply to IESCO consumers along with the other ex-WAPDA distribution companies.
| Charge | Rate | Which bills | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for July 2026 | Rs 2.0581 per unit | September 2026 | Charged |
| Fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for August 2026 | Rs 1.1086 per unit | October 2026 | Charged |
| Quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA) for Q2 2026 | Rs 0.5194 per unit | September, October and November 2026 | Charged |
| Fuel cost adjustment for September 2026 | Rs 2.56 per unit | November 2026 | Projection only |
The fuel cost adjustment on October bills
As reported in the press on 8 October 2026, the August FCA on October bills is Rs 1.1086 per unit. The Central Power Purchasing Agency had asked for Rs 1.7267, so the approved figure is lower than the request. It applies to all consumer categories of the ex-WAPDA companies, including IESCO, and to K-Electric. It also applies to units billed under the incremental consumption package.
Three groups are exempt: lifeline consumers, EV charging stations, and prepaid consumers who opted for the prepaid tariff. If you are in one of these groups and see an FCA line on your October bill, check it against the official notification and raise it with IESCO.
The quarterly tariff adjustment
The QTA of Rs 0.5194 per unit for April to June 2026 appears on three consecutive bills: September, October and November 2026. Lifeline consumers and prepaid consumers are exempt, and it is not charged on units billed under the incremental consumption package.
What these add up to
At the rates above, every 100 units on your October bill carry about Rs 110.86 in FCA and Rs 51.94 in QTA, before any tax charged on them. A household that used 300 units would see roughly Rs 332.58 of FCA and Rs 155.82 of QTA. Your bill shows the exact amounts on separate lines.
For a fuller explanation of both charges, see our post on the October 2026 FCA and QTA.
What may come in November
On 15 October 2026 the Power Division projected a September FCA of Rs 2.56 per unit for November bills. That is a projection, not a NEPRA decision. NEPRA had not ruled on it at the time, so the final figure could differ. The QTA of Rs 0.5194 is due to appear on November bills for the last time.
Why the power is going off this month
The annual maintenance programme
IESCO's Annual System Maintenance Program 2026-27 runs from 15 October 2026 to 8 February 2027, according to press reports of IESCO's announcement. It covers power transformers at more than 130 grid stations of 132kV, over 1,295 feeders of 11kV, and transmission lines.
While work is done on a feeder, supply on that feeder is suspended for a time. IESCO's chief executive told departments to notify consumers in advance. So if your area loses power for a few hours on a set day and then comes back, planned maintenance is the most likely cause.
This is not load shedding
On 8 July 2026 IESCO said load management had ended and there was no shortage of electricity in its region. It blamed the outages of 29 June to 5 July on heatwave demand, which caused transformer failures, burnt jumpers and cable faults.
The autumn cuts are different. They are announced feeder by feeder for maintenance or development work, rather than rotated across the network because of a supply gap.
What an IESCO shutdown notice looks like
IESCO has issued several notices this month. As examples of the kind of notice to expect, not as a future schedule:
- Shutdowns for development work on 3 and 4 October 2026 in the Islamabad, Attock and GSO circles.
- Further suspensions announced for 7 and 8 October and for 13 October 2026.
- Planned shutdowns on selected feeders in the Islamabad, Rawalpindi City, Rawalpindi Cantt, Jhelum and Chakwal circles on Sunday 25 October 2026, mostly from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Each notice names the circle, the feeders and the hours. Schedules change from day to day, so check IESCO's own announcements for your feeder rather than relying on an older list. Our load-shedding page shows where each company publishes its schedules and how to report an outage.
Safety near power lines
On 20 October 2026 IESCO warned consumers not to build under or close to power lines, because of the danger to life and property. If you are planning construction, extensions or rooftop work, keep clear of overhead lines.
How to complain to IESCO
IESCO has published these channels through its Central Complaint Management System:
- Helpline 118, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- SMS 8118, also available round the clock.
Use these for a fault, an outage outside a notified shutdown, or a billing problem. Note the complaint number you are given.
In July 2020 IESCO also listed a customer service centre at its head office on 051-9252933. That listing is several years old, so confirm the number on your current bill or with the 118 helpline before relying on it. Do not use any other phone, WhatsApp or email contact found on unofficial sites.
If a billing complaint is not resolved
If IESCO does not fix a wrong bill, you can take the complaint further. Our guide to filing an overbilling complaint sets out the NEPRA route and what to include.
What to do next
- Type bill.pitc.com.pk yourself, open the IESCO page, and enter the number shown in the input label, or paste your reference number into the bill checker on our homepage.
- Find the FCA and QTA lines on your October bill and check them against Rs 1.1086 and Rs 0.5194 per unit.
- If you are a lifeline or prepaid consumer, confirm that the exempt charges have been left off.
- Before a weekend or a working day from home, look for IESCO's shutdown notice naming your feeder.
- Report a fault or a disputed bill on 118 or by SMS to 8118, and keep the complaint number.
- Treat the Rs 2.56 November figure as provisional until NEPRA decides.
Sources
- IESCO on X: complaint channels 118 / 8118
- IESCO Warns Consumers of Temporary Power Shutdowns (ProPakistani)
- IESCO Announces Power Outages in Islamabad, Rawalpindi (ProPakistani)
- IESCO Announces 2-Day Power Shutdown Schedule (ProPakistani)
- IESCO notifies power suspension programme (The Nation)
- IESCO notifies power suspension programme due to ongoing development projects (The Nation)
- IESCO warns against construction near power lines (The Nation)
- IESCO Shares Good News for Electricity Consumers (ProPakistani)
- Electricity Bills to Rise Again This Month (ProPakistani)
- Nepra adjusts quarterly tariff: Consumers to pay additional Rs12.67bn (Business Recorder)
- Nepra raises electricity costs by Rs2.58 per unit (Dawn)
- Power Division projects Rs2.56 per unit increase in Nov bills (Dawn)