🌟 What’s the 8171 Portal?
The BISP 8171 portal is your digital gateway to Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Programme—helping eligible families get Rs. 13,500 every quarter. Think of it like a magic key that lets you:
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Check eligibility
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Register online
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Track payments
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Resolve issues—all from your phone or computer
🔄 What’s New in July 2025?
The July update makes the portal super easy for everyone:
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Smoother interface: Bigger buttons and clearer labels
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Instant CNIC check: Type your CNIC and get results fast
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Better access for rural areas: Works well on mobile; SMS support and mobile vans
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Reduced errors: Accurate info, fewer delays
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More pick-up locations: HBL Konnect, JazzCash, Bank Alfalah, and local camps
✅ Are You Eligible?
You might qualify if:
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Monthly income is under Rs. 25,000
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You’re not a government employee
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You hold a valid CNIC
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Preference is given to women heads of households
Not sure? The portal or SMS will tell you!
💻 How to Use the Portal
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Visit 8171.bisp.gov.pk (official site only)
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Enter your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes)
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Complete the captcha
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Click “Maloom Karen”
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See your status: Eligible, Pending, or Not Eligible
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If eligible, follow instructions for collecting your cash
Tip: Take a screenshot of your status for future reference.
📲 Prefer SMS?
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Open your messaging app
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Enter your CNIC number
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Send it to 8171 (free)
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Receive your eligibility status via SMS
Make sure your SIM is linked to your CNIC!
📝 New Here? How to Register
A. Online:
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Visit the portal → find “New Registration”
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Provide your CNIC, family, and income details
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Submit → get an SMS within ~15 days
B. In Person:
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Visit a BISP or Ehsaas center
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Bring CNIC and proof of income (if available)
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Complete a short Dynamic Survey
🚨 Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Don’t use unofficial sites
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Type CNIC carefully
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Read every SMS—don’t miss important alerts
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Never pay anyone to expedite your process—BISP is free
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Keep your biometrics updated at NADRA
💵 How It Helps
Rs. 13,500 can make a huge difference by:
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Covering essential expenses like groceries and medicine
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Giving women financial independence
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Reducing stress and enhancing family well-being
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Supporting education and growth for your children
🛠 Got Issues? Here’s What to Do
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Not Eligible → Get a new Dynamic Survey at a BISP office
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Pending → Check again later or call 0800‑26477
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Biometric failure → Update your prints at NADRA and retry
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No response? → Ensure your SIM-CNIC link is correct or call the helpline
✅ Final Tips
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Keep your CNIC handy
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Check status regularly—weekly is ideal
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Save the helpline number: 0800‑26477
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Warn friends and family about scams
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Be patient—system updates might cause delays
🎉 Bottom Line
With the July 2025 8171 portal update, getting your Rs. 13,500 BISP support is easier, safer, and more transparent than ever. Whether you’re checking online or via SMS, just follow the steps above. And if something goes wrong, the BISP helpline and local offices are there to help.