How to File a Complaint with MEPCO
Step-by-step guide for lodging complaints regarding electricity supply interruptions, meter faults, billing discrepancies, or official NEPRA escalation.
1 Tier 1: Contact MEPCO Customer Complaint Helplines
Toll-Free Phone Helpline
0800-63726
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any landline or mobile phone in Pakistan.
SMS Outage Helpline
8118
Send an SMS containing your 14-digit reference number and complaint details to 8118.
2 Tier 2: Visit Your Local Sub-Divisional Office
For defective meter replacement or billing correction requests:
- Bring a written application addressed to the Executive Engineer (XEN) or Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO).
- Attach a copy of your CNIC and recent MEPCO electricity bill.
- Obtain an official complaint tracking receipt number from the office counter.
⚖️ Tier 3: Escalation to NEPRA Consumer Affairs
If MEPCO fails to resolve your complaint within 14 days, you can lodge an official grievance with the NEPRA Consumer Affairs Division or the Federal Ombudsman (Wafaqi Mohtasib).
NEPRA Complaint Email: consumer@nepra.org.pk
Federal Ombudsman Secretariat: Wafaqi Mohtasib Regional Office, Multan.