BISP 8171 Portal Reopening Date Announced – Check July Payment by CNIC

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has officially reopened the 8171 portal. This move brings good news for millions of low-income women across Pakistan. They can now check if they qualify for the Rs. 13,500 Kafalat payment scheduled for July 2025.

The portal reopening is helpful for women who:

• Recently updated their data at BISP centers.

• Were marked “under verification.”

• Had problems with CNIC or biometric verification.

• Missed previous payments.

How to Check BISP Eligibility via 8171 Portal

Follow these steps to check your payment status online:

1. Go to the official website: https://8171.bisp.gov.pk

2. Enter your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes).

3. Type the captcha code shown on the screen.

4. Click on the “Check” button.

5. Your result will be shown as:

   • Eligible

   • Under Verification

   • Disqualified

If Portal Is Not Working – Use These Methods

If the website is not loading or under maintenance, you can try other methods:

1. SMS Method

• Send your CNIC number to 8171 (no spaces or dashes).

• You will get a reply with your current status.

2. Visit a Retailer

• Go to a BISP-authorized shop in your area.

• Bring your original CNIC.

• Staff will check your status and help you collect the payment.

3. Visit BISP Tehsil Office

• Visit your nearest BISP office.

• Ask the staff to verify your status.

• They can also help you fix any problems with your CNIC or NSER data.

How to Fix Disqualification Problems

If you’re marked “ineligible” or “under verification”, don’t worry. You can fix most problems:

How to Collect Rs. 13,500 Payment

If your status shows as eligible, follow these steps:

At Retailer Shops

1. Bring your original CNIC.

2. Staff will check your eligibility.

3. Do a biometric fingerprint scan.

4. Receive Rs. 13,500 in cash.

5. Always ask for a receipt.

At Campsites (If Announced)

• In rural or flood-affected areas, temporary camps may be set up.

• Visit the location with your CNIC.

• Get verified and collect your payment.

Who Is Eligible for the July 2025 Kafalat Payment?

To receive the Rs. 13,500 BISP payment, you must:

• Be a female head of household.

• Have a low income (below the poverty line).

• Own a valid CNIC.

• Have completed the NSER survey.

• Not be receiving any government salary or pension.

• Not have traveled internationally recently.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Portal Reopened: June 25, 2025

• Payment Collection Begins: July 1, 2025

• Last Date to Collect Payment: July 31, 2025 (tentative – check updates)

BISP Helpline for Help

If you face issues or are asked for bribes, contact BISP directly:

BISP Helpline: 0800-26477
(Available nationwide)

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