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About QESCO

The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) is Pakistan's electricity distribution company for Balochistan — the country's largest province by area. Established in 1998, QESCO faces the unique challenge of distributing electricity across approximately 347,000 km² of mountainous terrain, vast deserts, and remote plateaus that make up almost half of Pakistan's total land area.

QESCO serves the districts of Quetta (the provincial capital), Hub, Khuzdar, Turbat (Kech), Lasbela, Kalat, Mastung, Pishin, Zhob, Loralai, and dozens more. Balochistan's sparse population (the province has Pakistan's lowest population density) means QESCO must maintain distribution lines covering enormous distances to serve a relatively small number of consumers.

With approximately 1.2 million registered consumers, QESCO is the smallest DISCO in Pakistan by consumer count but one of the largest by geographic coverage. This makes per-unit distribution costs exceptionally high, as the infrastructure investment per consumer is far greater than in densely populated Punjab or Sindh.

Balochistan is rich in natural resources — coal, natural gas, and minerals — and has enormous potential for solar and wind energy given its arid, sunny climate. The province receives some of the highest solar irradiation in Pakistan, making solar power a natural fit for remote communities far from the main grid.

Finding Your QESCO Reference Number

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  On your QESCO electricity bill, find the field labeled "Ref. No." or "Consumer No."
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  Note the 10-digit number exactly as printed.
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  Go to qesco.com.pk and enter this number to view your bill.

QESCO Tariff Rates 2025

QESCO Bill — All Charges Explained

Energy Charges: Unit-slab-based charges identical to other DISCOs as these are set nationally by NEPRA.

Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA): Monthly national fuel cost adjustment approved by NEPRA. Balochistan consumers are affected the same as all Pakistan by this charge.

Balochistan Electricity Duty: The Balochistan government's provincial levy on electricity consumption, included on every QESCO bill.

GST (17–18%): Federal General Sales Tax on electricity charges.

Income Tax: Withheld at source based on your consumption level. Tax filers pay a lower effective rate.

Neelum-Jhelum Surcharge: National surcharge for hydroelectric financing, applied uniformly across Pakistan.

PTV Licence Fee: PKR 35/month flat fee.

Late Payment Surcharge: 10% per annum on any amount paid after the due date.

Energy Saving Tips for QESCO — Balochistan Consumers

• Solar power: Balochistan's climate is near-perfect for solar energy — vast flat land, minimal cloud cover, and excellent irradiation levels. A rooftop solar system in Quetta or any Balochistan district will produce more electricity per panel than almost anywhere else in Pakistan. This is the single biggest money-saver for QESCO consumers.
• Water pumping solar: Many areas in Balochistan rely on groundwater. Solar-powered water pumps are a cost-effective alternative to grid-powered pumps, especially in remote areas where supply is unreliable.
• Energy-efficient appliances: Quetta and higher-altitude Balochistan areas have mild summers, so AC demand is much lower than in Punjab or Sindh. Focus on reducing geyser and room heater consumption, which are the main energy expenses in cooler Balochistan winters.
• Load shedding preparedness: Invest in a good UPS or small solar backup system. This reduces the impulse to run expensive generators on diesel, which is far more expensive than grid electricity per unit.
• Community electrification: In very remote Balochistan villages far from the main grid, off-grid solar community microgrids can be more cost-effective than extending the QESCO grid. Contact AEDB for information on government subsidy programs for rural electrification in Balochistan.

QESCO Contacts

Quick Facts

• Founded: 1998
• HQ: Quetta, Balochistan
• Area Covered: ~347,000 km²
• Consumers: 1.2+ million
• Province: Balochistan