Are you finding it difficult to pay the bills? There is help available for thousands of deserving families in Pakistan with the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The very latest for August 2025 demonstrates that BISP is currently disbursing the quarterly payment (heretofore “the general allowance“) as well as a double payment for those families that missed their last payment. This article will provide you with information on the new eligibility requirements, how to check your payment status, and how to apply for this important assistance.
Key Features
The BISP 8171 program has been updated for August 2025 to ensure a more efficient and transparent distribution process.
- Mandatory Biometric Verification: To enhance transparency and minimize abuse, all beneficiaries are now required to undergo biometric verification (fingerprints) from NADRA, which must be verified.
- Double Payment: Eligible women previously unable to collect their last installment due to technical errors, or delays resulting from verification will now receive double payment of Rs. 27,000.
- Online and SMS Services: It has never been easier to check your status, as the program now allows you to use either the official 8171 web portal or send an SMS from the comfort of your home to confirm your identity, verification, and payment status.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the BISP 8171 program, you must meet the following criteria: You must be registered in the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) database and your poverty score must be below the threshold. You or your family must not have civil service government jobs, major business endeavors, or a history of traveling abroad.