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The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) covers a broader range of areas in Pakistan. If you are confusing about whether your area is covered by the payment of Rs13,500, here is a guide for you.
You’ll find that there is an easy way to check to see whether your district is among the newest, a summary of the newest districts and answers to key questions — all written in plain English.
✅ What’s New for Districts in 2025?
BISP refers to data of its NSER having around 35 million households that facilitates BISP for identification large number of deserving families in a better way in all the provinces.
As a result:
More under-served and rural districts now qualify.
Services are gaining ground in Punjab, Sindh, KP, Balochistan, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
BISP is scaling up its rolling survey programme to undertake data filling in gaps.
It is an expansion that will make the support available to more deserving households.
📌 Which Districts Qualify Now?
And while the official roster isn’t yet fully released, notable new names are:
Most of the districts in Punjab are live now.
Rural Sindh tehsils have been recently added.
FRESH AREAS IN KP, BALOCHISTAN ALSO INCORPORATED.
Both AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan are also doing better in terms of coverage albeit being far smaller.
To see if your district is among them, continue below.
📲 How to See If You Qualify
Method 1: SMS Check
Open your phone’s messaging app.
Enter your 13-digit CNIC (without hyphens).
Send it to 8171.
You’ll get a reply:
Payment ready
Under review
Not eligible
This is quick and does not require internet.
Method 2: Online Portal
Visit the BISP 8171 portal.
Enter your CNIC and captcha.
Click Check Status.
You’ll be shown whether you’re eligible and, if so, what the next steps may be.
Additional Options
Call the helpline at 0800‑26477.
If problems faced then kindly go to BISP Tehsil office nearby.
❗ Why District Updates Matter
Fair support: Populations that were previously overlooked are represented.
Precision targeting: NSER removes the possibility of payments to the non-poor.
Phased rollout: As data is validated, districts are brought online.
Auto-enrollment: Not a lot of time wasted filling out paper work and waiting for your application to be processed.
This better system cuts down on errors and time delivered.
🔍 Common Eligibility Messages
| Status | Meaning | What You Should Do |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Ready | District is active; payment is available | Visit the payment center with your original CNIC. |
| Under Review | Data or biometrics are being verified | Wait 2–3 days or visit the office if delayed. |
| Not Eligible | You don’t meet the criteria for this cycle | Update your survey or PMT score at the local office. |
| District Not Active | Area is not yet included | Check again in a few days. |
If you are getting lost on “Under review,” stop into a center to get your case moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
How would I find out whether my district is covered by the BISP?
Verify through SMS, or via the online portal. “Payment ready” confirms coverage.
Why am I not being paid if my district is closed?
Perhaps your data is still in the verification process. Go to the regional office and get done the Bio-metric Check or dynamic survey.
Frequency of BISP district lists updating?
District lists may refresh every 1–2 months as additional survey data is received.
What is the frequency of updating district lists in BISP?
District lists could be less frequently updated with new survey data (“<1–2 months”).
Do I have to reapply when my district is included?
No. After that, your status in the next payment round will update automatically as soon as your information’s current in the NSER.
📝 Steps to Stay Eligible
Same SIM which you used during completing your survey.
Try and keep your CNIC and biometric up to date.
Complete any dynamic survey requests.
Text or go online to check weekly.
Go to your nearest office for issues that recur.
Put aside SMS and screenshots as evidence.
Collect payments promptly when “ready.”
✅ Final Thoughts
The BISP district expansion of eligibility was a key step to reach a greater number of poor families.
In case your district was not included earlier, check your status: Send an SMS with your ID number to 8171 or check the status on the web portal. Ensure all of your records are up to date, and collect your payment when it is due.
Keep your guard up —your family’s safety depends on it. And if you know someone in your network who is being left behind, send this guide their way. Everyone deserves their share.
