One verified guide for getting a new electricity connection anywhere in Pakistan: apply online through the official ENC portal, prepare the right documents, pass the site survey, pay the demand notice, and get your meter installed – whether your DISCO is LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO, FESCO, GEPCO, PESCO, HESCO, SEPCO, QESCO or K‑Electric.
All government DISCOs in Pakistan now accept new connection applications through the Power Division's central Electricity New Connection (ENC) portal at enc.com.pk. You no longer need to visit a DISCO office to submit the initial application – you can apply, upload documents, and track your application number entirely online. K‑Electric (Karachi) runs its own application process through ke.com.pk.
Prepare scanned copies before you start – the online form asks you to upload them:
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| CNIC of applicant | Front and back; the connection is registered against this CNIC |
| Proof of ownership or tenancy | Registry, allotment letter, lease/rent agreement of the premises |
| Wiring test report | Issued by a licensed electrical contractor confirming internal wiring is safe |
| Neighbour's bill copy (if asked) | Helps the DISCO identify the nearest feeder/transformer serving your street |
| Passport‑size photo | Of the applicant, as required by the form |
1. Apply online – open enc.com.pk, select your DISCO, choose connection category (domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural) and requested load, fill in the premises details, and upload your documents. Note the application/tracking number shown after submission.
2. Site survey – DISCO field staff visit the premises to verify the address, measure the distance from the nearest pole/transformer, and confirm the wiring test report.
3. Demand notice – if the survey is approved, the DISCO issues a demand notice stating the connection charges. Pay it at a designated bank and upload/submit the paid receipt.
4. Meter installation – after payment is verified, the DISCO installs the meter and energises the connection. Your first bill arrives in the next billing cycle.
Timelines depend on your connection category, requested load, and whether network extension (new poles or a transformer) is needed. Straightforward single‑phase domestic connections where the network already reaches your street are the fastest; applications needing network extension take longer because material and construction are involved. You can track your application status on the ENC portal with your tracking number, and if the process stalls beyond the DISCO's committed timeframe, you can complain via our DISCO complaint guide or escalate to NEPRA.
Single‑phase domestic is the standard household connection for typical loads (lights, fans, fridge, one or two ACs). Three‑phase is required for larger household loads or commercial premises. Choose your sanctioned load honestly: it determines your fixed charges and the demand notice amount, and under‑declaring load leads to problems later. Not sure what your monthly bill will look like once connected? Estimate it with our electricity bill calculator using NEPRA 2026 tariffs.
The exact amount is stated in your demand notice and varies by DISCO, category, sanctioned load, and distance from the existing network – so treat any fixed figure you see on unofficial websites with caution. Broadly, you pay: connection/service charges (set under NEPRA‑approved schedules), security deposit (refundable, based on load), and, where applicable, the cost of network extension. Only pay against an official demand notice through the designated bank – never pay cash to any individual for a "fast" connection.
Apply online at the Power Division's ENC portal (enc.com.pk) for any government DISCO, or via ke.com.pk for K‑Electric in Karachi. Upload your CNIC, ownership/tenancy proof, and wiring test report, then track your application number.
Yes. Tenants can apply with their rent/lease agreement and the documents the form requires; the connection is registered against the applicant's CNIC.
It varies by DISCO, category, sanctioned load and distance from the network. The official amount is stated in the demand notice issued after the site survey – pay only that amount through the designated bank.
Use the tracking number issued at submission on the ENC portal. If processing stalls, register a complaint with your DISCO (dial 118) or escalate to NEPRA.