The BISP (Benazir Income Support Programme) portal was reopened at the start of July 2025 with improved features designed to make the system smoother and easier for everyone — especially women in low-income households who depend on regular cash installments.
With the updated portal, you can now:
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Check your application or payment status within seconds
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See if your payment is approved, delayed, or ready for collection
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Access the portal easily on low-end smartphones with poor internet connections
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Use the portal in multiple languages: Urdu, English, Pashto, Sindhi, and Balochi
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File a complaint for delayed payments or locked CNICs directly through the system
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Re-check eligibility or re-register if you were previously marked ineligible after updating your info
Who Benefits from the BISP Kafalat Scheme?
The portal is open for anyone wanting to check their eligibility or payment status, especially:
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Women already registered in BISP
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Low-income families earning under PKR 50,000 per month
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Widows, persons with disabilities, and unemployed citizens
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Individuals who recently updated their CNIC and want to verify eligibility
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Families who completed the NSER survey before June 30, 2025
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Previously ineligible women looking to update their status or reapply
How to Use the BISP Portal in 2025: Step-by-Step
The best part is, the portal is accessible anytime, anywhere — on mobile or computer. No internet? No problem, you can also check via SMS.
1. Check Online via Portal
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Visit: 8171.bisp.gov.pk
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Find the form titled Check Eligibility on the homepage.
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Enter your 13-digit CNIC number (no dashes or spaces).
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Complete the captcha challenge.
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Click Submit to view your status instantly.
2. Check via SMS (No Internet Needed)
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Open your phone’s messaging app.
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Type your 13-digit CNIC number.
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Send it to 8171.
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Wait for a reply with your status.
3. Check In-Person at BISP Support Locations
If your status shows No Record Found or your verification is stuck:
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Visit your nearest Tehsil-level BISP office
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Go to an Ehsaas or BISP mobile registration van
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Check with payment centers like HBL Konnect agents
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Visit government cash distribution campsites
What Your Status Means
| Status | Meaning |
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| Eligible | Your CNIC is approved; payment is ready or being processed. |
| Under Verification | Your data is being reviewed; may take time or need NSER confirmation. |
| Not Eligible | You do not meet eligibility criteria — income, assets, or records may be incomplete. |
| No Record Found | Your CNIC is not in the database; register or update your info at a BISP center. |
Why Checking Your Status on the Updated 8171 Portal Matters
Using the improved 8171 portal saves you time and money by avoiding middlemen and guesswork. It offers fast, accurate answers so you can:
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Avoid missing your payment window
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Prevent long delays stuck in verification status
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Get timely notifications for reapplication or data updates
Don’t miss out on your rightful support. Check your BISP status today and stay connected to your financial aid with ease!