TESCO Bill Check Online — Tribal Electricity Bill 2026

Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO) is the newest of Pakistan's electricity distribution companies — formed in 2004 to take over the electricity network in the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Following the 2018 merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, TESCO now serves seven merged districts of KP. With roughly 580,000 consumers spread across some of the most rugged terrain in Pakistan, TESCO's biggest challenge is delivering services to remote valleys — and that includes billing. Online bill checking is therefore especially valuable for TESCO consumers, since printed bills can take weeks to reach villages in Waziristan or Kurram.

What is TESCO and Where Does It Operate?

TESCO was created when WAPDA's tribal-area operations were corporatized. The company is headquartered in Peshawar (even though Peshawar itself is served by PESCO) and operates under NEPRA's regulatory framework. Its license area covers the seven merged districts of KP (formerly FATA):

• Bajaur — including Khar, Inayat Kalay, Nawagai
• Mohmand — including Ghalanai, Ekkaghund
• Khyber — including Landi Kotal, Jamrud, Bara
• Orakzai — including Kalaya, Ghiljo
• Kurram — including Parachinar, Sadda, Alizai
• North Waziristan — including Miranshah, Razmak, Spinwam
• South Waziristan — including Wana, Ladha, Sararogha

If you live in any of these seven districts, TESCO is your electricity supplier — even if your nearest large city (like Peshawar, Bannu, or Dera Ismail Khan) is served by PESCO. The two companies operate entirely separate billing systems, so make sure you check your bill on the TESCO checker, not PESCO.

Step-by-Step: How to Check Your TESCO Bill Online

TESCO bills follow the same format as other WAPDA-derived DISCOs. Here's how to check yours:

1. Locate your 14-digit TESCO reference number. Open any previous TESCO bill. The reference number is printed in bold on the top-right of the bill, just above the barcode, labeled "Ref. No." or "Reference No." — digits only, no letters or dashes.
2. Open the TESCO bill checker. Go to pakistanbill.online/tesco-bill/. The page loads quickly even on 2G connections common in remote tribal areas.
3. Type your reference number carefully. Enter all 14 digits. Avoid leading zeros getting cut off when copy-pasting — a common mistake.
4. Click "Check Bill". Your current month's bill loads within 2–5 seconds. You'll see the consumer name, address, billing month, units consumed, total amount payable, and due date.
5. Download the PDF. Click "Download PDF" to save a duplicate copy. This PDF is identical to the printed bill and is accepted at all banks and retail shops for payment.

What Information Appears on Your TESCO Bill?

TESCO bills follow the standard WAPDA format. Key fields to verify:

A note for TESCO consumers: many tribal-area households qualify for NEPRA's Protected Consumer Subsidy (200 units or less per month). If your bill shows "Protected" or "Subsidy Applied", you're paying about 30–40% less per unit than unprotected consumers. Use less than 200 units every month to maintain this protected status.

How to Pay Your TESCO Bill

TESCO bills can be paid through all standard channels. In tribal areas, mobile wallets are often more reliable than bank branches:

Late payments in TESCO areas incur 5% surcharge the first month and 10% additional in subsequent months. After 60 days of non-payment, the connection may be disconnected — reconnection requires paying all arrears plus Rs. 1,000 reconnection fee.

TESCO Customer Service & Complaints

For complaints about billing, meters, or power outages, TESCO operates several contact channels:

• Central helpline: 111-111-117 (toll-free, 24/7)
• Peshawar head office: 091-9211888
• Bajaur circle: 0945-920011
• Khyber circle (Landi Kotal): 0924-920055
• Kurram circle (Parachinar): 0928-920022
• North Waziristan (Miranshah): 0939-920033
• South Waziristan (Wana): 0934-920044
• Online complaint: tesco.gov.pk → "Complaints" — generates tracking number
• Email: info@tesco.gov.pk

Power-fault response times in TESCO areas are longer than other DISCOs due to terrain and security — typically 4–6 hours in tehsil headquarters and up to 48 hours in remote areas. For billing disputes, allow 14 working days for resolution.

Tips for TESCO Consumers

• Always keep last month's bill. Postal delivery in tribal areas is unreliable. Your reference number never changes — once you've stored it in your phone, you can check future bills without needing the printed copy.
• Stay under 200 units to qualify for the Protected Consumer Subsidy. This halves your effective tariff rate.
• Pay via JazzCash or EasyPaisa — bank branches in remote areas often have long queues and limited cash handling capacity.
• Take a photo of your meter reading every month on the date mentioned as "Reading Date" in your bill. This serves as evidence if there's a billing dispute.
• Report transformer faults immediately — in summer, tribal-area transformers often trip due to overload. The complaint cell responds faster if you report by phone rather than visiting the office.
• Apply for solar net-metering if you have a 3 kW+ sanctioned load. Tribal areas get excellent sun and net-metering can eliminate your bill in summer months.

Frequently Asked Questions