IESCO Helpline Number 2026 – Complaint, SMS & Customer Service Guide
If your lights just went out or a billing amount on your IESCO bill doesn’t look right, the fastest fix is knowing exactly who to call and what to say. This guide covers every official way to reach the Islamabad Electric Supply Company, what each service center actually handles and how to get your complaint resolved without running around in circles.
IESCO supplies electricity across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Taxila and Fateh Jang. With millions of consumers in this network, having a dependable support line isn’t a luxury. It’s the difference between a 10-minute fix and a day without power.
IESCO Helpline Number
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| 24/7 Helpline (calls) | 118 |
| Complaint via SMS | 8118 |
| Complaint & Service Centers | 051-9252937 |
| Head Office | 051-9252902 |
| complaint@iesco.com.pk |
Dial 118 any time, day or night, for outages, faults, billing queries or general complaints. It’s free from any mobile network and is the number IESCO actually wants you to use first everything else is a backup channel for when you can’t get through by phone or prefer to keep a written record.
How to Lodge a Complaint Step-by-Step
By phone (118):
- Call 118 from any number.
- Follow the IVR menu and pick the category closest to your issue.
- Have your Reference Number and Meter Number ready the agent will ask for these first.
- Write down the Complaint Reference Number you’re given before you hang up. You’ll need it if you have to follow up.
By SMS (8118): Send a text in this format: IESCO [your complaint and reference number]. You’ll get a confirmation SMS with a tracking number keep it.
Online: IESCO’s website has a complaint portal where you fill in your details and submit directly. It’s slower than calling but useful for non-urgent issues you want documented in writing.
A small but important tip: mention your reference number first, before explaining the problem. Agents pull up your account instantly that way, instead of asking you three follow-up questions before they can even see your record.
What You Should Have Ready Before You Call
Keep these on hand so the call takes two minutes instead of ten:
- Customer Reference Number
- Meter Number
- Full address of the connection
- A one-line description of the issue
- Your last bill’s payment status, if it’s a billing complaint
What the IESCO Helpline Can Actually Do For You
People often assume the helpline is only for reporting outages. In reality, IESCO’s call center and CSC staff are authorized to handle a surprisingly long list of requests on the spot:
- Issue a duplicate bill if yours is lost or never arrived
- Correct wrong meter readings of up to 500 units, based on your report
- Approve 3 installments on bills up to Rs. 25,000
- Extend your bill due date by 3 days (bills up to Rs. 25,000)
- Restore power after routine faults
- Reissue a reconnection order for paid bills
- Hold a disputed amount of up to Rs. 25,000 for one month while it’s investigated
- Waive late payment surcharge up to Rs. 1,000
- Resolve un-posted cash payments
- Share load-shedding schedules and outage updates
- Provide new connection application forms and guide you through the process
If a CSC agent tells you something “isn’t possible,” it’s worth asking specifically about these most of them are routine, pre-approved actions, not special favors.
IESCO Customer Service Centers – Addresses & Direct Numbers
For anything that needs an in-person visit physical documents, ID verification, new connection paperwork here’s every CSC with its direct line:
| Center | Address | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Area, Islamabad | Behind Shaheed-e-Millat, China Chowk, Blue Area | 051-9244301 | 0307-8881783 |
| G-9 Islamabad | Plot 7-B, Shop 12-B, G-9 Markaz (Karachi Company) | 051-2285931 | 0307-8881780 |
| Marrir Hassan, Rawalpindi | Marrir Hassan | 051-9292692 | 0307-8881782 |
| Chandni Chowk, Rawalpindi | Chandni Chowk | 051-4927303 | 0307-8881776 |
| Sowan Garden, Islamabad | Plot 1, St. 4, F-Block, Shalimar Road | 051-5738621 | 0307-8881773 |
| Chakri, Rawalpindi | Chakri Interchange | 0514-675245 | 0307-8881772 |
| Jhelum | GTS Chowk, Jhelum Cantt | 0544-9270169 | 0307-8881501 |
| Fateh Jang | Near NADRA Office | 057-2212067 | 0307-8881781 |
| Taxila | GT Road, Near Lari Addah | 051-9314162 | 0307-8881778 |
| Attock | Near Jamia Masjid, Islamia High School | 057-2702756 | 0307-8881774 |
| Chakwal | Tehsil Chowk, Zila Council Plaza | 0543-553279 | 0307-8881775 |
Can’t tell which one is yours? Your local CSC’s contact number is usually printed right on your electricity bill, near the reference number.
If Your Complaint Isn’t Resolved
Most billing and fault complaints get closed within a few working days. If yours drags on longer than that:
- Call 118 again with your original complaint reference number don’t open a new complaint, reference the old one so it’s not treated as a fresh issue.
- Ask to be escalated to a supervisor at the relevant CSC.
- If it’s still stuck, visit the CSC in person with your bill and ID or raise it through the online portal in writing.
A documented complaint number is your strongest tool here without it, follow-ups start from zero every time.
Staying Safe From Fake “IESCO” Calls
IESCO will never call or text asking for your bank account details, OTP or card number to “process a refund” or “avoid disconnection.” If you get a call like that:
- Hang up and call 118 directly to verify.
- Never share banking details over the phone, no matter how official the caller sounds.
- Report the number to IESCO or your local police if it seems like a scam attempt.