The Government of Pakistan has officially announced a major increase in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Kafalat payments, raising the quarterly stipend from Rs. 13,500 to Rs. 14,500 starting July 2025. This historic decision, approved in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), aims to provide greater financial relief to millions of low-income families amid rising inflation.
Key Highlights of the BISP Kafalat 2025-26 Update
1. Increased Quarterly Payment
- Old Payment: Rs. 13,500 (per quarter).
- New Payment: Rs. 14,500 (effective July 2025).
- Annual Benefit: Rs. 58,000 per family (up from Rs. 54,000).
2. Expanded Budget for BISP
- 2025-26 Budget: Rs. 716 billion (20% increase from Rs. 598 billion in 2024).
- Additional Families: 700,000 more households will be added, bringing total beneficiaries to 10 million.
3. IMF-Backed Inflation Relief
- The hike is part of Pakistan’s economic reforms agreed with the IMF.
- Designed to counter inflation (currently ~24%) and support vulnerable families.
4. World Bank-Supported System Upgrades
- NSER (National Socio-Economic Registry) updates every 3 years to ensure only eligible families receive aid.
- Biometric verification & bank account payments to reduce fraud.
BISP Kafalat 2025-26 Quick Facts (Table Summary)
| Detail | 2024-25 (Old) | 2025-26 (New) |
| Quarterly Payment | Rs. 13,500 | Rs. 14,500 |
| Annual Budget | Rs. 598 billion | Rs. 716 billion |
| Beneficiary Families | 9.3 million | 10 million |
| Effective From | – | July 2025 |
How Will This Impact Beneficiaries?
✔ Extra Rs. 1,000 per quarter = More financial security for food, healthcare & education.
✔ 700,000 new families will join BISP, expanding support.
✔ Reduced fraud with World Bank-backed transparency measures.
When Will the Increased Payment Start?
- From July 2025, beneficiaries will receive Rs. 14,500 instead of Rs. 13,500.
- First increased payment will be July-September 2025 cycle.
How to Check Eligibility & Receive Payments?
1️⃣ SMS Method: Send your CNIC to 8171 for status.
2️⃣ Online Portal: Visit 8171.bisp.gov.pk.
3️⃣ BISP Tehsil Offices: For NSER updates or issues.
Final Thoughts: A Major Step Against Poverty
This Rs. 1,000 increase reflects the government’s commitment to protecting poor families from inflation. With 10 million households now covered, BISP continues to be Pakistan’s largest social safety net, empowering women and reducing poverty.
📢 Stay Updated: Follow official BISP announcements for payment schedules.
Need Help?
- BISP Helpline: 0800-26477 (Free)
- Website: www.bisp.gov.pk
Note : The news about receiving Rs. 14,500 under the BISP program is completely fake. There has been no official announcement confirming this amount from the government. People are advised not to trust such false claims circulating on social media. Always verify information through official sources before sharing.
روپے وصول کرنے کی خبر۔ بی ائی ایس پی پروگرام کے تحت 14,500 مکمل طور پر جعلی ہے۔ حکومت کی طرف سے اس رقم کی تصدیق کرنے والا کوئی سرکاری اعلان نہیں ہوا ہے۔ لوگوں کو مشورہ دیا جاتا ہے کہ وہ سوشل میڈیا پر گردش کرنے والے ایسے جھوٹے دعوؤں پر بھروسہ نہ کریں۔ شیئر کرنے سے پہلے ہمیشہ سرکاری ذرائع سے معلومات کی تصدیق کریں۔