A duplicate electricity bill is the same bill reprinted from the DISCO's database — every major Pakistani DISCO provides a downloadable PDF version of the current and recent bills through their online portal using the reference number.
Decide Which Method to Use for Your DISCO
Every Pakistani DISCO offers a way to get a duplicate bill — the question is which method is fastest for your specific DISCO. Here's the quick guide:
Online portal (fastest): LESCO, MEPCO, FESCO, IESCO, GEPCO, and K-Electric all have bill inquiry portals where the displayed bill can be saved as PDF in under two minutes. This is always the first option to try.
JazzCash or Easypaisa (reliable backup): Fetch your bill through the app's Bill Payments → Electricity section. The fetched bill details can be screenshotted for proof of amount. While not a formal PDF, it's accepted for most practical purposes including paying at a retailer.
DISCO helpline (for formal copy): Call 118. They can email or WhatsApp a copy of your bill if you need a formal duplicate for a bank, court, or official submission. Some DISCOs charge a small fee (Rs. 50–100) for formally issued duplicate bills.
Subdivision office (for certified copy): If you need a stamped/certified duplicate for legal purposes, visit the subdivision office with your CNIC and reference number.
Download Your Duplicate Bill from the DISCO Portal
This is the main method for most situations. Go to your DISCO's bill inquiry portal (the same portal you use to check your bill — see the individual DISCO guides linked at the bottom of this page). Enter your 14-digit reference number and submit.
When your bill loads on screen, look for a Print button — it may also be labeled "Download" or show a printer icon. Click it.
Your browser's print dialog opens. This is where most people get confused: do not send it to a physical printer unless you want paper. Instead, in the "Destination" or "Printer" dropdown, select "Save as PDF" (Chrome) or "Microsoft Print to PDF" (Edge on Windows) or "Save to Files" (Safari on iPhone). Choose your save location and click Save or Print.
The result is a PDF file of your electricity bill on your device — identical to the paper bill in content and usable for any official purpose.
| DISCO | Bill Portal | Download Method |
|---|---|---|
| LESCO (Lahore) | lesco.com.pk | Print → Save as PDF |
| MEPCO (Multan) | mepco.com.pk | Download Bill button |
| FESCO (Faisalabad) | fesco.com.pk | Print → Save as PDF |
| IESCO (Islamabad) | iesco.com.pk | Download button |
| GEPCO (Gujranwala) | gepco.com.pk | Print → Save as PDF |
| PESCO (Peshawar) | pesco.com.pk | Print → Save as PDF |
| HESCO (Hyderabad) | hesco.com.pk | Print → Save as PDF |
| K-Electric (Karachi) | ke.com.pk | Download PDF directly |
Save the PDF with a Clear Filename
When the save dialog asks for a filename, use a naming convention that helps you find the bill later. A good format:
LESCO_Ref23050001234567_June2026.pdf
This tells you: DISCO name, reference number, and billing month — everything needed to identify the file without opening it. Store these in a dedicated folder on your phone or computer labeled "Electricity Bills."
Cloud backup is worth enabling for this folder. If your phone is lost or reset, having 12 months of bills in Google Drive or iCloud means you always have a payment history available — useful for billing disputes, rental agreements, or any documentation that requires proof of utility payments.
Use the Duplicate Bill for Payment or Official Submission
A PDF duplicate bill downloaded from the official DISCO portal is accepted for all practical purposes:
Bank or ATM payment: Most bank tellers accept showing the PDF on your phone screen or a printed copy. Mention the reference number verbally if the screen is small.
Official submissions: For visa applications, loan documentation, or lease agreements requiring utility bill proof, the PDF from the official portal is valid. If the receiving party specifically requires a "certified" or "stamped" original, you'll need the subdivision office route (step 1's last option).
Payment via app: You don't need the PDF to pay through JazzCash, Easypaisa, or a bank app — they fetch the bill amount live from the DISCO database using your reference number. The PDF is just for your records and any situations requiring a paper trail.
Understanding Your Bill — Common Questions and Solutions
On Chrome for Android, tap the three dots in the print dialog and look for 'Save as PDF.' On iPhone Safari, tap the Share button at the bottom of the print preview and select 'Save to Files.' On Windows Edge, the option is under the Printer dropdown.
The DISCO portal may use iframe content that doesn't print cleanly. Try: right-clicking on the bill content and selecting 'Print frame' (Chrome desktop). Alternatively, take a full-page screenshot using your phone's scroll-screenshot feature.
Use JazzCash or Easypaisa's bill fetch as a temporary alternative — screenshot the fetched bill details. For a formal duplicate, call 118 and request the DISCO email or WhatsApp you a copy.
Online PDFs aren't officially stamped. Visit your DISCO's subdivision office with your CNIC and reference number and request a formally certified duplicate bill. DISCO staff can print and stamp a certified copy — there may be a small fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most practical purposes yes — it's the same data as the original bill, retrieved from the DISCO's live system. For legal proceedings requiring certified/stamped documents, you need to obtain the duplicate in person at the subdivision office.
Most DISCO portals only show the most recent bill. For older bills, visit the subdivision office — they can access billing history from their internal system for up to 12–24 months depending on the DISCO.
Several DISCOs (LESCO, IESCO, K-Electric) can email duplicate bills upon request through their helplines or customer portals. Call 118 with your reference number and ask for the bill to be emailed to you.
Downloading from the online portal is always free. Requesting a formally issued duplicate from the subdivision office may carry a small administrative fee (Rs. 50–100). K-Electric's My KE app provides digital duplicates at no cost.
The portal shows the currently outstanding balance — if you've already paid the bill, the portal may show zero or the next cycle's amount. Download the bill before paying to capture the correct due amount for your records.