Emergency Numbers in Pakistan
In Pakistan, dial 15 for the police and 1122 for an ambulance, fire or rescue in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir and Islamabad. Edhi ambulances are on 115, the Motorway Police on 130, and gas leaks on 1199.
Police, ambulance, fire and rescue
| Service | Number | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police | 15 | Nationwide | Madadgar-15 in Sindh, Pucar-15 in Islamabad. source ↗ |
| Rescue 1122 — ambulance, fire, rescue | 1122 | Punjab | Punjab Emergency Service. 1192 is its lost-and-found and complaints line. source ↗ |
| Rescue 1122 | 1122 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, incl. Peshawar and the merged districts | Also takes fire calls in Peshawar. source ↗ |
| Rescue 1122 (Sindh Emergency Rescue Service) | 1122 | Sindh — Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Thatta and more | Coverage is still expanding outside the main cities. source ↗ |
| Rescue 1122 | 1122 | Gilgit-Baltistan | source ↗ |
| Rescue 1122 | 1122 | Azad Jammu & Kashmir | Run by SDMA AJK in Mirpur, Bhimber, Kotli, Sudhnoti, Muzaffarabad, Jhelum Valley and Rawalakot. source ↗ |
| Rescue 1122 / Capital Emergency Service | 1122 | Islamabad | The government says dial 1122; the service is still being fully integrated (Aug 2026). source ↗ |
| Fire Brigade | 16 | Karachi | KMC Fire Department. source ↗ |
| Fire Brigade | 16 | Lahore | Rescue 1122 also answers fire calls across Punjab. source ↗ |
| Edhi Ambulance | 115 | Nationwide | Edhi Foundation, a charity. source ↗ |
| Chhipa Ambulance | 1020 | Mainly Karachi | Chhipa Welfare, a charity. The number is 1020, not 1021. source ↗ |
Roads, floods and disasters
| Service | Number | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorway & Highway Police (NHMP) | 130 | Motorways and national highways | Toll-free, 24 hours. Call before travelling in fog. source ↗ |
| NDMA emergency line | 051-111-157-157 | Nationwide | National Disaster Management Authority, 24 hours. source ↗ |
| PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 1700 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | source ↗ |
| PDMA Punjab | 1129 | Punjab | Floods and disasters, 24 hours. source ↗ |
| Sindh flood emergency line | 1080 | Sindh | source ↗ |
Gas and electricity
| Service | Number | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas leak / emergency — SNGPL | 1199 | Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad | Sui Northern Gas. source ↗ |
| Gas leak / emergency — SSGC | 1199 | Sindh, Balochistan | Sui Southern Gas. Also 021-99021000. source ↗ |
| K-Electric — sparking or broken wires | 118 | Karachi | Also (021) 99000. source ↗ |
| Electricity complaints | 118 | Outside Karachi (LESCO, IESCO and the other DISCOs) | Free line for every distribution company. source ↗ |
Women, children and rights
| Service | Number | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women Helpline | 1043 | Punjab | Punjab Commission on the Status of Women. source ↗ |
| Child Protection & Welfare Bureau | 1121 | Punjab | Child abuse, begging, missing children. source ↗ |
| Women Helpline | 1094 | Sindh | source ↗ |
| Child Protection Authority | 1121 | Sindh | source ↗ |
| Human Rights Helpline (Zainab Alert) | 1099 | Nationwide | Ministry of Human Rights. source ↗ |
| Women Police Station | 1815 | Islamabad | Islamabad Police. source ↗ |
Karachi
| Service | Number | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Rangers | 1101 | Karachi / Sindh | source ↗ |
| Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) | 1102 | Karachi | source ↗ |
| Water & Sewerage emergencies | 133 | Karachi | source ↗ |
When you call
- Say where you are first — the city, the area and a landmark. A call that drops after the address can still bring help.
- Say what happened and how many people are hurt, and whether anyone is trapped, not breathing or bleeding heavily.
- Stay on the line until the operator ends the call, and keep your phone free afterwards.
- Gas leak: leave the building, do not touch switches or light anything, and call from outside. Our guide to LPG cylinder safety explains why.
How these numbers were checked
On 16 October 2026 each number was checked against an official government or service page, or two independent reputable sources, and that source is linked beside it. Numbers we could not confirm — including some still shared widely online — are left out rather than guessed. Services change their numbers; if one does not connect, use 15 or 1122 in Pakistan and 112 in India. Spotted a change? Tell us.
Be ready before you need them
Save the numbers in your phone and write them on paper — phones die. Our emergency kit checklist covers the rest, and free alerts tell you when a severe incident is recorded in your country.
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