The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is Pakistan’s largest social safety net initiative, providing direct cash assistance to low-income and deserving women. The program aims to reduce poverty, improve household stability, and support essential needs like food, education, and healthcare.
Major Update – 400,000 Women Re-Included in August 2025
The Government of Pakistan has announced that from August 2025, 400,000 women will be re-added to the BISP beneficiary list. These are primarily women who:
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Previously received an eligibility message for Rs. 13,500 but could not collect the payment.
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Faced issues with payment delivery or technical delays in past cycles.
This re-inclusion ensures they can now start receiving their financial support again without having to reapply from scratch.
Expansion Plan – 1 Million Women by January 2026
This initiative is only the first phase. By January 2026, the government plans to include 1 million new women in the program, with a strong focus on reaching underserved rural areas where women have little or no access to stable income or government assistance.
Who Will Benefit in This Phase?
Beneficiaries in this update include:
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Women who got the Rs. 13,500 eligibility message but never received the payment.
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Existing BISP registrants who were inactive in recent cycles.
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Newly identified eligible women through NADRA and BISP surveys.
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Widows, divorced women, and women from households without a male breadwinner.
Payment Amount and Extra Benefits
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Rs. 13,500 will be given to each eligible woman every quarter (three months).
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In some cases, additional assistance will be available for children’s school stipends under Benazir Taleemi Wazaif and health-related programs.
How to Check Your Eligibility
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By SMS
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Send your 13-digit CNIC number to 8171.
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Receive an instant reply with your status.
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Through the Official BISP Website
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Visit 8171 Web Portal.
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Enter your CNIC and security code to view your eligibility result.
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By Visiting the Nearest BISP Office
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Bring your original CNIC.
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Request a staff member to check your eligibility or guide you through the application process.
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Why This Update is Important
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Empowers women by giving them direct financial control.
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Reduces poverty in vulnerable households.
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Improves education and health outcomes as many recipients use funds for school fees and medical care.
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Restores access for those previously excluded due to technical or administrative issues.
Payment Schedule
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Payments for the newly included 400,000 women will start in August 2025.
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Additional beneficiaries will be added in phases until January 2026.
Key Takeaway
If you are a woman who previously received a BISP eligibility message but missed out on payment, this is your second chance. Check your status now, ensure your CNIC is valid, and be ready to receive your Rs. 13,500 installment starting in August 2025.
