BISP announces deadline for women beneficiaries to link registered SIMs

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KARACHI (Kashmir English): In a recent development, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has issued a deadline for registered female beneficiaries to obtain and link a mobile SIM card to their accounts to continue receiving their stipends.

In a social media post, BISP announced a deadline of June 30 for beneficiaries to link their registered SIMs to the program.

Beneficiaries who have not yet registered their SIM cards must visit their nearest BISP center, bringing along their mobile phone and original Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).

Three days after obtaining the registered SIM, beneficiaries must activate their digital wallet by visiting an authorized retailer of their respective partner bank.

Future stipends will be transferred exclusively through these digital wallets linked to the registered SIMs, which can be verified by representatives of partner banks.

Those who already possess their registered SIMs must also visit an authorized bank retailer to verify their credentials and activate their digital wallets.

For further information, beneficiaries can contact the BISP Toll-Free Helpline at 0800-26477.

BISP Scheme for Unmarried Women

The government has decided to include unmarried women over 35 in the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).

This inclusion came up at a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sub-committee meeting.

Bilal Mandokhel stated that many unmarried women are overlooked for aid. He argued that these women, often having no support system, desperately need help.

Contrary to this stance, BISP officials previously claimed that the program didn’t cover single ladies. Yet, they recently confirmed a change in policy as unmarried women over 35 are now eligible for assistance.

Experts believe this adjustment marks a significant milestone in enhancing our social security framework. With a sizable unmarried female population struggling financially, this update should make a difference. Many juggle economic hardships, lack familial backing, and encounter limited job prospects.

Thanks to this change, eligible women will receive much-needed funds to manage everyday costs. It’s hoped that this will lift some economic burdens from these individuals.

By doing so, they might enjoy more dignity in their lives. Overall, it’s a step towards helping the less privileged escape persistent poverty.

Government announces major increase in BISP Stipend

A significant raise of 24.14% in the quarterly cash support package for the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) scheme has been formally sanctioned by the federal government, taking the cash allowance from Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 18,000.

This new arrangement will become operational from January 2027. The upgrade is a component of a wider series of social protection measures intended to assist poor families in adapting to continuous inflation and the increased cost of living.

It has been confirmed that documentation relating to the rise has been provided to the IMF as part of Pakistan’s efforts towards economic stabilization.

Who is Eligible?

Eligibility is calculated via the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) survey. Eligible groups include:

- Low-income families living near or below the poverty line.
- Women with valid CNICs, widows, divorced women, and single mothers.
- Families supporting disabled members, elderly dependents, or orphans.
- Ever-married women (18+) and never-married women (40+).
- Transgender individuals (18+) holding a valid CNIC.

How to Check Status and Register

Beneficiaries can verify their eligibility or payment status using two primary digital channels:

- SMS Verification: Send your 13-digit CNIC number to 8171.
- Web Portal: Visit the official tracking site at 8171.bisp.gov.pk.

New registrations cannot be completed entirely online. The family must go to its nearest Tehsil-based digital BISP Registration Center for the NSER Dynamic Survey. The applicant has to produce his CNIC, submit welfare certificates, and undergo biometric verification using the NADRA system.