As of February 13, 2026, the standard quarterly payment under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is Rs. 13,500.

The Rs. 25,000 amount seen in headlines usually refers to Emergency Flood Relief or one-time crisis grants, not the regular Kafaalat installment.

Here’s the complete breakdown.

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🔎 8171 Check Online CNIC 2026 (Benazir)

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🌐 Official Method – 8171 Tracking Portal 2026

1. Visit the official 8171 web portal
2. Enter your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes)
3. Complete the captcha
4. Click Check Eligibility

Possible Results

📱 8171 SMS Method (No Internet Needed)

1. Open SMS app
2. Type CNIC number
3. Send to 8171

You will receive a response within minutes (network delays possible).

⚠️ Only trust messages from 8171.

💰 Ehsaas Program 12000 – Clarification

In earlier phases (2020–2022), the Ehsaas Emergency Cash amount was Rs. 12,000.

In 2026:

• Standard BISP = Rs. 13,500
• Emergency relief (disaster-based) may reach Rs. 25,000
• Amount depends on eligibility category

📊 8171 PMT Score Check – What It Means

PMT (Poverty Means Test) score determines qualification.

General Eligibility Threshold

• Below 32 → Eligible
• Above 32 → Not Eligible

PMT is calculated using:

• Household income
• Property ownership
• Utility consumption
• Family size

Exact PMT score is not displayed publicly.

📲 8171 Payment SIM Verification

To prevent fraud:

• Your SIM must be registered on your CNIC.
• If mismatch occurs, update number at Tehsil office.
• Payments may be blocked if SIM ownership differs.

SIM verification is part of the 2026 digital security upgrade.

📝 Ehsaas Program Registration 8171 NADRA – How It Works

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) verifies identity data only.

Registration Process

1. Visit BISP Tehsil Registration Center
2. Bring:
   • Original CNIC
   • Children’s B-Forms
   • Utility bill
   • Registered SIM
3. Complete Dynamic Survey
4. Biometric thumb verification
5. Wait 45–90 days for result update

Registration cannot be fully completed online.

💳 New BISP Payment System (2026 Update)

Payment Channels:

• Biometric ATMs (HBL / Bank Alfalah)
• JazzCash (selected districts)
• EasyPaisa (pilot regions)
• Bank branches (designated)

Benefits:

• Reduced agent deductions
• Direct mobile wallet transfers
• Complaint tracking integration

🛠️ Troubleshooting 2026 Issues

❗ “Under Review”

Your household data is being rechecked.

❗ “Not Registered”

You must complete Dynamic Survey.

❗ Biometric Failure

1. Visit NADRA to refresh fingerprints
2. Retry at ATM or payment center

📌 Quick 2026 Summary

⚠️ Security Warning

• No registration fee required
• Never share OTP or ATM PIN
• Report fraud to 0800-26477