The time has come to reduce the electricity bill. Even in 2025, millions of households in Pakistan are burdened with expensive electricity.
70% of Pakistani households struggle with high electricity bills but 80% don’t know about govt. subsidies."
Often households are unable to avail the subsidy only because they do not know the method of application.
In this guide, we will tell you the updated electricity subsidy programs of 2025 which are being run by platforms like BISP, Ehsaas and State Bank, In pakbills.com you can calculate the electricity bill in 2025.
If you are wondering whether you are eligible for electricity subsidy, then first of all you have to see your monthly income and read billing guideline in 2025.
The government has set subsidy criteria in 2025 where people whose monthly income is less than PKR 50,000 qualify.
This limit is especially for those people who are already registered in the BISP program.
If your house is registered in the name of a woman, then your chances of getting subsidy are increased.
The government is giving priority to women-headed households in 2025 so that they can get more financial support in Pakistan.
This is also good news for those people who are already included in the Ehsaas Program.
To prove eligibility, you will need a copy of your CNIC, latest electricity bill and BISP/Ehsaas survey slip. Keep all these documents ready so that the application can be processed smoothly.
In 2025, the government has introduced some new and effective subsidy programs whose aim is to give relief to the poor class in electricity bills.
The first program is BISP electricity subsidy, in which eligible families are being given an amount ranging from PKR 500 to 1000 per month, which varies according to the area.
The second program is the 2025 version of Ehsaas Rashan Riayat, in which up to 30% discount is being given on electricity bills. This is for those people who use less than 100 units of electricity. In this way, people who use less are being given more benefits.
The third option is State Bank's interest-free solar panel loan, with which you can install a solar system in your home and get your electricity bill permanently zero. This is a long-term solution and its demand is high in rural areas.
If you want to get subsidy, then you have to apply, and its method is very simple , you can also set the monthly electricity goal.
To apply online, you have to go to the official website of BISP where the option of “Electricity Subsidy 2025” is given.
You have to upload your CNIC and latest electricity bill there.
After submitting the application, you get a tracking number by which you can check your status later.
The interface of the website is easy and every person can understand it easily, whether he is from Karachi or Gilgit.
If you do not have internet, then it is also possible to apply offline.
You can go to any nearby branch of HBL or UBL and get the form filled along with the documents.
Try to submit the application before 15th of every month because after that the quotas get filled.
Many people complain that their application got rejected when their income is very low.
The most common reason for this is that the electricity meter is registered in someone else’s name.
The solution to this problem is that you get it registered in your name through the meter transfer form.
Some people do not get any response after submitting the application. This often happens when the form is incomplete or documents are missing.
In such a case, you should call BISP helpline 0800-26477 and provide your tracking number.
Another reason for rejection can be that your CNIC is not verified in the BISP database. You must first register in the BISP survey, otherwise you will not get the benefit of subsidy.
So verify all the documents before the registration process.
If you have applied for subsidy but want to confirm whether your name is in the list or not? Then there are two easy ways for this.
First of all, you can check the status through SMS. Type your CNIC number with SUBSIDY and send it to 8181.
The second way is online tracking, where you go to the official website of Ehsaas Punjab and enter your CNIC number. The website will immediately tell you whether your application is approved or pending.
If for any reason the status is not clear So you can also contact BISP office or helpline. Both BISP and Ehsaas platforms are making tracking more digital and fast in 2025 so that people's time is not wasted.
No, if you are in Ehsaas or Rashan program then you can also apply. The scope of subsidy has been increased in 2025 so that more people can get the benefit.
Yes, if you get the electricity bill paid in your name or get a written permission letter from the landlord, you can apply. Verification is the key step.
Yes, the subsidy amount varies region-wise. The approved rates are higher in rural areas of Punjab while there is more competition in urban areas.
Yes, if your eligibility remains intact, you will get regular subsidy every month or every two months. Sometimes there are delays due to verification delay but it is temporary.
To check your electricity bill online in Pakistan, you can visit the website for your electricity provider and enter your 14-digit reference number. You can find your reference number on any previous bill.
You can check your Sui Gas bill online by visiting the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) website or the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) website, and entering your 10-digit consumer number.
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