BISP Payment Increase 2026
BISP is a federal program of the Government of Pakistan that provides cash support to poor families. The quarterly installment rose from Rs. 13,500 to Rs. 14,500 effective January 2025, and Rs. 14,500 per quarter remains the current amount — no further increase has been officially announced since. For official updates, visit the Benazir Income Support Programme website.
The installment has grown step by step: Rs 9,000, then Rs 10,500, then Rs 13,500, and Rs 14,500 from January 2025. A note on viral claims: the “20%” figure seen online refers to the annual BISP budget rising to Rs 716 billion in FY 2025-26, not the quarterly payment, which rose by Rs 1,000 (about 7%). However, claims that beneficiaries are now receiving Rs 18,000 are false — officials have announced no new increase.
Important Information
بی آئی ایس پی حکومت پاکستان کا ایک وفاقی پروگرام ہے جس کے ذریعے غریب طبقات اپنی ضروریات پوری کرتے ہیں۔ کفالت پروگرام کی سہ ماہی رقم 9000 سے بڑھ کر 10500، 13500 اور اب 14500 روپے ہو گئی ہے (جنوری 2025 سے نافذ)۔
BISP Education Scholarships
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif is BISP’s education stipend for children of active Kafalat beneficiaries. It pays a quarterly stipend for each enrolled child, with a higher amount for girls, as long as the child attends school regularly.
The quarterly stipend tiers are: Primary level — Rs 2,000 for boys and Rs 2,500 for girls; Secondary level — Rs 3,000 for boys and Rs 3,500 for girls; Higher Secondary level — Rs 4,000 for boys and Rs 4,500 for girls. A one-time bonus of Rs 3,000 is also paid when a girl completes primary education and moves to secondary school.
Officials raised these stipends by Rs 500 per quarter in early 2026. Moreover, children must maintain at least 70% school attendance to keep receiving them.
Benazir Kafalat Program 14500
The Benazir Kafalat program provides unconditional cash support to the female head of each eligible poor household. Eligible women now receive Rs 14,500 per quarter, paid through biometric verification at designated payment points and partner banks.
The National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) survey identifies households using a PMT cut-off score of 32. BISP releases payments in quarterly cycles. In addition, beneficiaries must collect each installment within the announced payment window.
Benazir Nashonuma Program 2026
The Benazir Nashonuma program supports pregnant and lactating women and mothers of children under two in Kafalat households. The quarterly stipends, tied to health checkups and immunization, are: Rs 3,500 for a pregnant woman, Rs 3,500 for a boy child under two, and Rs 4,000 for a girl child under two.
Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program Online Registration
Complaint Under Issues In BISP
If you are facing problems with the program or have missed a payment even though you are eligible, visit your nearest BISP tehsil office to file a complaint and resolve the issue.
- There is an office in each tehsil; you can visit the office for any problems with the program.
- You have to go to your nearest BISP office and report your grievances.
- After filling out the complaint form, you will get a confirmation of this form.
- You will be informed through SMS if the complaint is valid.
How to Check Online BISP Eligibility Update
Assistance Programs For the Poor Only
Only eligible families receive BISP assistance. Households that meet the eligibility criteria can receive the increased installment. The main eligible groups are as follows:
- Households with a PMT score of 32 or below (37 for families with a differently-abled member)
- Those who are facing financial difficulties
- Those who cannot meet their needs
- Widows
- The most needy
- Those who are fed up with inflation
- are unemployed
- Those who cannot get their daily necessities
- The poor classes whose lives have become difficult.
- Those who are in difficulty getting their necessities.
- Those who are facing poverty
Final Words
The quarterly Kafalat installment rose to Rs 14,500 — up Rs 1,000 from Rs 13,500. The quarterly installment rose from Rs. 13,500 to Rs. 14,500 effective January 2025, and Rs. 14,500 per quarter remains the current amount — no further increase has been officially announced since. This reflects the federal government’s continued support for vulnerable families. Moreover, the BISP budget itself grew to Rs 716 billion in FY 2025-26 and Rs 838 billion in FY 2026-27, covering more than 10 million families across Pakistan.
Beneficiaries can check their payment status by sending their CNIC number via SMS to 8171 or through the 8171 web portal. For official announcements, rely only on bisp.gov.pk, 8171.bisp.gov.pk, and the BISP helpline 0800-26477 — and never trust viral messages claiming new payment amounts without verifying them through these official channels. For more BISP guides and updates, visit the 8171 BISP Information homepage.