Pakistan Emergency Helpline Numbers Directory 2026: 24/7 Rescue, Police & Medical Contactsپاکستان ہنگامی ہیلپ لائن نمبرز ڈائریکٹری 2026: ریسکیو 1122، پولیس 15 اور ایمبولینس
A calm, verified, and scannable reference guide for emergency situations across Pakistan. Keep these toll-free numbers saved or bookmarked: government rescue services, charitable ambulance fleets, highway emergency patrols, and major tertiary hospital casualty lines.
How to Check or Verify: What is the Single Most Important Emergency Number to Call in Pakistan?
The primary emergency number in Pakistan is 1122 (Rescue 1122 in Punjab, KP, AJK, GB, Islamabad, and SERS 1122 in Sindh), covering medical ambulances, fire emergencies, building collapse, and disaster rescue. For crime and police dial 15; for nationwide free charitable ambulance dial Edhi 115; on motorways dial 130. All are 100% free and work with zero mobile balance.
Primary National Emergency Numbers (24/7 Toll-Free)
These short codes connect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any landline, prepaid/postpaid mobile SIM, or network operator in Pakistan.
| Emergency Service | Helpline Number | Primary Scope & Response | Geographic Coverage | Cost / Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rescue 1122 / SERS | 1122 | Emergency Medical Ambulances, Fire Brigade, Road Traffic Accidents, Disaster Relief & Water Rescue | Punjab, KP, Sindh (SERS), AJK, GB & ICT | 100% Free (No Balance Required) |
| Police Emergency | 15 | Armed Robbery, Physical Violence, Theft, Law & Order, Terror Threat & Missing Persons | Nationwide (All Provinces & Districts) | 100% Free |
| Edhi Foundation Ambulance | 115 | Emergency Ambulance, Mass Casualty Transport, Dead Body Transport & Air Ambulance | Nationwide (Largest Ambulance Fleet in Pakistan) | 100% Free |
| Chhipa Welfare Ambulance | 1020 | Rapid Medical Rescue, Accident Casualty Evacuation & Emergency Hospital Shifts | Sindh (Karachi, Hyderabad) & Major Cities | 100% Free |
| Motorway & Highway Police (NHMP) | 130 | Highway Breakdown Rescue, Tire Assistance, Accident Investigation, Fog Advisory & Route Info | All Motorways (M-1 to M-16) & National Highways (N-5, N-55) | 100% Free |
| Fire Brigade Emergency | 16 | Municipal Commercial & Residential Fire Response, Gas Leaks & Industrial Explosions | All Municipal Corporations Nationwide | 100% Free |
| Pakistan Emergency Helpline (PEHEL) | 911 | Unified National Dispatch Hub (Reroutes calls dynamically to Police, 1122, or Fire) | Federal & Provincial Pilot Dispatch | 100% Free |
| Pakistan Red Crescent Society | 1030 | Disaster First Aid, Emergency Blood Bank Dispatch & Flood Relief Medical Response | Nationwide Regional Offices | 100% Free |
| Child Protection & Welfare (CPWB) | 1121 | Lost/Runaway Children, Child Labor, Abuse Reporting & Protective Custody | Punjab & Federal Capital | 100% Free |
| FIA Cyber Crime Wing | 1991 | Online Blackmail, Financial Banking Fraud, Identity Theft & Cyber Harassment | Nationwide (Federal Investigation Agency) | 100% Free |
Major Public Hospital Emergency Direct Lines
Direct casualty, trauma center, and triage desk numbers for major tertiary hospitals across Pakistani urban centers:
- PIMS Hospital Casualty: (051) 9261170
- Polyclinic Hospital: (051) 9218300
- Rawalpindi Holy Family: (051) 9290321
- Benazir Bhutto Hospital (BBH): (051) 9290301
- Mayo Hospital Emergency: (042) 99211100
- Jinnah Hospital Trauma: (042) 99231400
- Services Hospital: (042) 99203402
- General Hospital (LGH): (042) 99268800
- JPMC Trauma Center: (021) 99201300
- Civil Hospital (CHK): (021) 99215740
- NICVD Cardiac Emergency: (021) 99201271
- Indus Hospital Emergency: (021) 111-111-880
- Lady Reading Hospital (LRH): (091) 9211430
- Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH): (091) 9216340
- Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC): (091) 9217140
- Sandeman Provincial Hospital: (081) 9202022
- Bolan Medical Complex (BMC): (081) 9213070
- Islamabad Police IGP Office: 1715
- NDMA Disaster Control Room: 111-157-103
- PDMA Punjab Helpline: 1129
- PDMA Sindh Emergency: 1736
Practical Calling Protocol: What to Say in an Emergency
State Exact Location First
Always give the address immediately before anything else: city, sector/mohalla, road name, and a recognizable landmark (e.g. "Near Shell Pump on GT Road near Gujranwala bypass").
Describe Nature of Danger
State clearly whether it is a vehicle collision, cardiac arrest, structural fire, gas cylinder leak, drowning, or armed robbery so the operator dispatches the correct specialized vehicle.
Victims & Keep Line Free
Mention the number of injured persons and their consciousness level. Keep your phone line free after hanging up so the approaching ambulance crew can call for exact pinpointing.
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24/7 Toll-free verified dispatch codes for medical, police, fire, motorway, and child protection
| Service Type / Document | Normal | Urgent | Executive / Fast | Validity / Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rescue 1122 (Ambulance, Fire & Disaster) | Dial 1122 | Free Toll-Free | Punjab, KP, Sindh, AJK, ICT, GB | 24/7 Immediate Dispatch |
Police Emergency Madadgar (Crime & Security) | Dial 15 | Free Toll-Free | All Districts Nationwide | Instant Police Van Dispatch |
Edhi Ambulance Service (Medical Transport) | Dial 115 | Free Toll-Free | Nationwide Fleet & Air Ambulance | 24/7 Patient & Mortuary Service |
National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) | Dial 130 | Free Toll-Free | All Motorways (M-1 to M-16) & N-5 | Breakdown & Accident Relief |
Municipal Fire Brigade (Fire Emergencies) | Dial 16 | Free Toll-Free | City Municipal Corporations | Urban Fire & Chemical Rescue |
Child Protection & Abuse Helpline (CPWB) | Dial 1121 | Free Toll-Free | Child Welfare Bureaus | 24/7 Child Safety Rapid Response |
Frequently Asked Questions (Emergency Helplines Pakistan)
Essential guidelines on provincial coverage, Rescue 1122 vs Edhi, zero balance dialing, and PEHEL 911
Yes. Dialing 1122 connects you to government emergency ambulance, firefighting, and technical rescue services across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad Capital Territory, and in Sindh through the Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (SERS 1122).
Official Sources Cited:
Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) Official Portal: https://rescue.gov.pk/Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (SERS 1122): https://sers.gos.pk/Edhi Foundation Pakistan 24/7 Relief Operations: https://edhi.org/National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP): https://nhmp.gov.pk/Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Emergency Shortcodes: https://pta.gov.pk/