BISP 8171 Phase 3 August 2025 – Rs.13500 Payment Update

The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has started Phase 3 of 8171 payments from August 2025. This new update brings Rs. 13,500 payments, more districts, and updated eligibility rules to help poor families across Pakistan.

BISP 8171 Phase 3 is the third phase of payment distribution under the Benazir Kafalat Program. In August 2025, the government has:

Started new payments of Rs. 13,500
Added more districts for coverage
Updated PMT (Poverty Score) rules
Made it easier to check your status through SMS and online portal

BISP Payment Start Date – August 2025

Payments will start from August 20, 2025
You will get a message from 8171 when your payment is ready
Only eligible women will receive the payment

New Districts Added in Phase 3

BISP has expanded to more cities and areas, especially:

Poor districts in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh
Some urban areas still under survey may also get payments later

👉 Official list of districts will be updated soon.

Updated PMT Score Policy – 2025

To include more families, the PMT score has changed:

Widows and disabled women: PMT score allowed up to 35
General families: Must have PMT score under 32

Your PMT score is checked during NADRA or dynamic survey.

How to Check BISP Eligibility (2 Easy Ways)

1. SMS Method

Type your 13-digit CNIC
Send it to 8171
You’ll receive a reply with your eligibility status

2. Online Portal Method

Go to: 8171 Web Portal
Enter your CNIC and image code
Click “Check Eligibility”
If eligible, you’ll see payment amount and collection center

Documents Needed for Payment

Original CNIC (valid)
SIM registered with your CNIC
Disability or widow certificate (if needed)

Biometric verification is required at the payment center.

Common Issues and Easy Solutions

Problem	Solution
No message received?	Check your CNIC on the 8171 portal
Rejected before?	Update your family info in NADRA and check again
Payment delayed?	Make sure biometric fingerprint verification is successful
New survey required?	Visit the nearest BISP center for a Dynamic Survey

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: When will Phase 3 payments start?
🟢 Payments will begin from August 20, 2025. You’ll get an 8171 SMS if eligible.

Q2: Can I apply again if I was rejected before?
✅ Yes! If your situation has changed (widow, disability, updated PMT), check eligibility again.

Q3: What is the current PMT score limit?

Under 32 for general families
Up to 35 for widows and disabled women

Q4: What if I was eligible but got no payment?
🔁 Recheck using 8171 SMS or portal. You may need to complete a new survey.

Final Words

The BISP 8171 Phase 3 (August 2025) is a big step to help deserving poor families in Pakistan. The government is trying to make the process simple and fair by:

Raising payment to Rs. 13,500
Expanding to new districts
Allowing more people under new PMT score rules