Welfare Federal Government Scheme. Relevant to Punjab residents
BISP 8171 Kafaalat 2026: eligibility check, payment amount and registration
Quarterly cash support for women of the poorest families, selected through the NSER survey and PMT score. Check eligibility by CNIC on 8171.bisp.gov.pk.
By Musa Tariq
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BISP Kafaalat (Benazir Kafaalat Programme) is the federal government’s main cash support for the poorest families in Pakistan, including Punjab. A woman in each eligible household receives a quarterly payment, after biometric verification. Families are chosen through the NSER survey and a PMT score, and anyone can check eligibility by CNIC on the 8171 web portal, which was working when we checked on 27 October 2026.
Step-by-step method, checked on the official source
How to check eligibility on 8171 and register
- Open 8171.bisp.gov.pk (the page is in Urdu).
- Type the 13-digit CNIC of the woman of the household, without dashes.
- Type the captcha code shown in the image and submit.
- Read the result. If the household is not surveyed or the data is old, visit your nearest BISP tehsil office for the NSER survey.
Type the CNIC and the code from the picture, then tap the green button
BISP Kafaalat steps, screen by screen
Real screenshots of 8171.bisp.gov.pk taken by Musa Tariq on 27 Oct 2026. Tap the sides to move between steps, or pause.
Apps that help with BISP Kafaalat
Pak Identity
Official app by NADRA
Renew or update the CNIC of the woman of the household with NADRA.
Get it onGoogle Play (opens in a new tab)Download on theApp Store (opens in a new tab)
Pakistan Citizen Portal
Official app by National Information Technology Board
Complain about BISP payments or deductions and track the reply.
Get it onGoogle Play (opens in a new tab)Download on theApp Store (opens in a new tab)
After you apply for BISP Kafaalat
BISP Kafaalat problems and fixes
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Your data is old | Update it at a BISP tehsil office, because eligibility uses your latest NSER record. |
| Someone deducts money from your payment | Do not accept it. Report it on the helpline or the Pakistan Citizen Portal. |
BISP Kafaalat helplines and contacts
- BISP helpline0800-26477
Eligibility criteria: which women qualify for Kafaalat
BISP scores every surveyed household from 0 to 100 using a Proxy Means Test (PMT) based on the NSER survey; a lower score means a poorer family. The Kafaalat page gives a cut-off of 32, and 37 for families with a differently abled person. Transgender persons with a CNIC marked as transgender can apply after a survey at a BISP tehsil centre, with a relaxed cut-off. The BISP Board sets the cut-off based on available funds, so it can change.
Payment amount
The amount has risen over the years. BISP announced that the quarterly instalment would increase from Rs 10,500 to Rs 13,500 from January 2025. The programme’s main page still shows an older Rs 8,500, which appears out of date. Because figures change, confirm the current amount on BISP’s latest notice or the helpline listed below. Payment is collected through partner banks (HBL in Punjab) after fingerprint verification.
Avoid BISP fraud
BISP fraud is common. Real BISP messages come from the short code 8171 only. Never pay anyone to “register” you, never share an OTP, and never let an agent keep part of your payment. If someone at a payment point deducts money, report it on the BISP helpline or at the BISP tehsil office.
Other help for BISP families
Children of Kafaalat families can get school stipends under Benazir Taleemi Wazaif. Punjab also runs its own household registry, used by its welfare programs: see PSER registration.
Questions about BISP Kafaalat
How do I check BISP eligibility by CNIC?
Open 8171.bisp.gov.pk, type the 13-digit CNIC and the captcha, and submit. The portal shows whether the household is eligible.
Is BISP registration done by SMS to 8171?
The 8171 portal checks eligibility. Being added to the programme depends on the NSER household survey, done at BISP tehsil offices. The BISP Kafaalat page does not describe any other registration route.
Which bank pays BISP in Punjab?
The Kafaalat page says HBL serves Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan, and payments are released only after biometric verification.
Where the BISP Kafaalat facts come from
- BISP: Benazir Kafaalat programme (PMT cut-off, payments, helpline) (checked 27 Oct 2026)
- BISP news: Kafaalat instalment raised from Rs 10,500 to Rs 13,500 from January 2025 (checked 27 Oct 2026)
- BISP 8171 web portal (eligibility check) (checked 27 Oct 2026)
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