The PMT Score (Poverty Means Test) is used by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to check if a family is truly poor and deserves financial help.
Every family is given a score from 0 to 100 based on:
- Monthly income
- Number of people in the house
- Education level
- Job status (unemployed, daily wage, etc.)
- Health problems or disability
- Type of house (kacha, semi-pacca, or pacca)
- If you own land, a vehicle, or get help from other government schemes
Lower score = poorer family = higher chance of getting BISP aid
Who Can Get BISP Help in August 2025?
According to the latest rules, you may qualify if:
- Your PMT score is less than 32
- Your family is living below the poverty line
- A woman (widow or unmarried) is head of the household
- You are disabled and have no job
- You are a daily wage worker
- You live in poor or remote areas (like deserts, villages, tribal areas)
Who Cannot Get BISP Help?
You are not eligible if:
- Your PMT score is above 37
- You have a monthly income above Rs. 30,000
- You or a family member works for the government (even retired)
- You own a car, land, or more than one electricity meter
- You already get help from another government support program
How Is the PMT Score Decided?
You cannot calculate it yourself. The score is made using your NSER (National Socio-Economic Registry) data.
BISP teams collect this information by:
- Visiting your house
- Asking about your income, job, number of children, and home condition
- Verifying documents like CNIC, electricity bill, etc.
The system then gives your family a PMT score automatically.
Which Areas Are BISP Focusing On in 2025?
In August 2025, BISP is giving more attention to:
- Interior Sindh – poor villages and river areas
- South Punjab – D.G. Khan, Bahawalnagar, Muzaffargarh
- KPK tribal and mountain areas
- Remote parts of Balochistan
- Poor areas in big cities – Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad
How to Check Your PMT Score in 2025
Visit Your Nearest BISP Center
Take your original CNIC and ask the staff to check your PMT score.
Check NSER Data
Make sure your data is correct (number of family members, job status, etc.)
Request a Re-Survey (If Needed)
If your situation is now worse, and your PMT score is high, you can ask for rechecking.
Documents You Will Need
Before visiting BISP, take these with you:
- Your original CNIC
- CNIC/B-Forms of your children or dependents
- Electricity bill or any utility bill (to confirm your address)
- Disability certificate (if disabled)
- Death certificate (if you are a widow)
- Any paper or letter that shows you are facing financial problems
FAQs – Common Questions Answered
Q1: What PMT score is required for BISP in 2025?
👉 You need a score below 32. Scores between 32–37 may get conditional help.
Q2: Can I check my PMT score at home?
👉 No. You must go to a BISP office to check it.
Q3: What if my data in the system is old?
👉 Go to the BISP office and request a data update or re-survey.
Q4: Will my PMT score change automatically?
👉 No. It only changes if your data is updated in the system.
Final Words
The new BISP PMT rules in August 2025 are made to help real poor families in Pakistan. If you are struggling with money, don’t wait. Check your eligibility, update your data, and visit the BISP office.
