Idrees Khan
iBill.pk Owner & Editor
Idrees Khan is the pen name used by the owner and editor of iBill.pk. He has spent over 25 years as an electricity consumer — 15 years with LESCO in Lahore and more than a decade with IESCO in Islamabad. He uses a hybrid solar system and helps families in northern Pakistan choose suitable solar hardware and compare prices.
Experience behind the articles
Articles published under this pen name draw on the editor's experience as a LESCO and IESCO consumer, including using a hybrid solar system, obtaining a bidirectional smart meter, managing a net-metering connection, and checking and paying electricity bills online.
The editor also helps families in northern Pakistan compare solar equipment and prices. Each article is reviewed by the owner before publication.
Articles by Idrees Khan
Smart Meters in Pakistan — What They Are, Who Gets One, and What Changes
NEPRA is pushing smart meter rollout across all DISCOs. Here is what a smart meter actually does differently, who is being targeted first, how long it really takes to get one, and whether the concerns about higher bills are valid.
New Fixed Monthly Charges on Your Electricity Bill — Pakistan 2026
NEPRA approved new fixed monthly charges in February 2026 — a per-kW levy on your sanctioned load that applies regardless of how many units you consume. Here is what you will pay and why.
Load Shedding Pakistan 2026 — Schedule, Reasons, and What to Expect
The government announced up to 2.25 hours of daily load shedding during peak hours from April 2026. Here is why it was imposed, which areas are exempt, and what it means for your electricity bill.
Pakistan's Uniform Electricity Tariff 2025 — What Changed and What You Pay
NEPRA cut the base electricity rate to Rs31.59/kWh for all DISCOs and K-Electric from July 2025. Here is what changed, who benefits, and why many consumers did not feel the reduction.
Solar Panel Prices in Pakistan 2026 — Costs, Brands, and the Import Tax
A practical guide to solar panel prices in Pakistan in 2026 — what a 5kW or 10kW system costs, which brands to consider, how the 10% import tax affects prices, and what payback looks like under the new net billing rules.
Generator vs Solar Battery for Load Shedding — Pakistan 2026
Comparing generators and solar battery systems for coping with load shedding in Pakistan. Upfront costs, monthly running costs, noise, and which solution makes sense for your situation.
Net Metering vs Net Billing — Pakistan's 2026 Solar Rules Explained
NEPRA replaced net metering with net billing in February 2026. Export credits drop from retail rates to Rs11–13 per unit. Find out who is protected and how the economics change.
How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill in Pakistan — Practical Guide 2026
Real steps that actually reduce your electricity bill in Pakistan — from managing your tariff classification and AC usage to solar panels, appliance upgrades, and consumption habits.
How to Pay Your Electricity Bill Online in Pakistan — All Methods 2026
Step-by-step guide to paying your WAPDA electricity bill online in Pakistan using JazzCash, EasyPaisa, internet banking, ATMs, and more. Works for LESCO, MEPCO, IESCO, FESCO, GEPCO and all DISCOs.
What is FPA on Your Electricity Bill in Pakistan?
FPA (Fuel Price Adjustment) is a monthly NEPRA charge that can significantly increase your electricity bill. Find out exactly what it is, why it changes every month, and what drives it up.
Every Charge on Your Electricity Bill Explained — Pakistan 2026
From GST and FPA to meter rent, TV fee, and the Neelum-Jhelum surcharge — a complete breakdown of every line item on a Pakistani electricity bill and what each one means.
Protected vs Unprotected Electricity Tariff in Pakistan — What You Need to Know
Your tariff type — protected or unprotected — is the single biggest factor in your electricity bill. Find out who qualifies, how the 200-unit threshold works, and what the AC registration rule means.
How to Check Electricity Bill Online in Pakistan — Complete 2026 Guide
Step-by-step guide to check your duplicate electricity bill online in Pakistan for all DISCOs including LESCO, MEPCO, FESCO, IESCO and GEPCO using the official PITC portal.
How to Read Your LESCO Electricity Bill — Field-by-Field Guide
A field-by-field breakdown of your LESCO electricity bill — what each section means, how charges are calculated, and which fields to check when a bill looks higher than expected.
Pakistan Electricity Tariff 2026 — How Slabs Work and What You Pay
A clear explanation of how Pakistan's NEPRA electricity tariff system works in 2026 — protected and unprotected slabs, Time of Use rates, taxes, and what actually determines your per-unit cost.