Good news for all Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) beneficiaries whose ID cards had expired earlier! If you have now got your BISP CNIC Expiry Issue Finally Resolved but are still not receiving BISP payments, your problem is about to be resolved soon

There is good news for thousands of BISP beneficiaries whose payments were stopped due to expired ID cards. If you have renewed your ID card but were still not receiving payments, your wait is over. According to the latest government announcement, all such payments will resume from May 20, 2025.

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Why Were Payments Stopped?

Many BISP beneficiaries had their payments stopped because their CNICs had expired. The BISP system requires a valid and active CNIC for payments. If a person’s CNIC is not renewed on time, their payments are automatically stopped.

Now that many women have had their CNICs reissued, BISP has confirmed that their payments will resume from May 20, 2025.

Who Will Receive Payments?

You will receive the payment if:

✅ You are registered with the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP)
🆔 Your National Identity Card (CNIC) expired earlier and the assistance was stopped for that reason
📇 You have now got a new CNIC made from NADRA
💸 You have not received the previous installment yet
🔁 BISP has reactivated your account in the system and you can now withdraw your money 

What Should Beneficiaries Do Next?

✅ Step-by-Step Guide:

🆔 Check your CNIC

Make sure you have your CNIC (National Identity Card) reissued by NADRA.

📲 Check your BISP status

Send your CNIC number to 8171.

Or visit the nearest BISP center or Tehsil Office.

🏧 Go to an ATM or Campsite

From May 20th you can withdraw your money:

At designated payment campsites

At partner bank ATMs

At BISP Tehsil offices (if manual payment is required)

📱 Keep SMS confirmation

Wait for the message confirming your eligibility and payment.

Don’t believe fake messages or agents.

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Important Points to Remember

💸 Payments don’t stop forever — they are only temporarily suspended when your CNIC expires.
🆔 When your National Identity Card (CNIC) is updated, your previous installment will remain in your account.
✅ When your status is reactivated, you will receive Rs. 13,500 or Rs. 14,500 (depending on the new payment amount).
📝 If you are already registered, there is no need to register again — just renew your CNIC.

Why Your BISP Payment Was Stopped

Many beneficiaries were not aware that the system automatically stops your payment when your National Identity Card (CNIC) expires. Since an active and valid CNIC is required for payment under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), those whose cards had expired were temporarily removed from the payment list.

Who Will Start Receiving Payments Again

If your payment was stopped because your CNIC expired, these people are eligible to receive the payment again:

🧾 You are already a registered beneficiary of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)

🆔 Your CNIC had expired when the payments were stopped

🔄 You have now renewed your CNIC from NADRA

❌ You have not yet received the payment that was stopped

✅ If you meet all these requirements, your payment will resume from 20 May 2025

How to Avoid BISP CNIC Expiry Issue Finally Resolved

Make sure to renew your CNIC ahead of time.

Keep your mobile number active and up to date in the BISP system.

Save the verification SMS for future reference.

Visit your BISP office at least once in every six months and get your information verified.

What to Expect on Payment Day

🆔 Keep your original CNIC with you
📱 Charged mobile phone (to receive OTP or SMS)
🌅 It is better to go in the morning to avoid the rush

🧾 Don’t forget to take the receipt after payment

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What is the Poverty Score or BISP Scoring System?

BISP has developed a poverty scoring system to determine who qualifies for the program. The score ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 means you are extremely poor and 100 means you are undeserving or financially strong .If your score is 32 or less, you are eligible for registration in BISP. Those with a score above 32 cannot apply for this program.

BISP 8171 Eligibility Criteria 2024

The new policy of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) is very simple. Now most Pakistanis can apply for this grant. Here are the new eligibility rules for Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).

Income Limit: Your monthly income limit is now set at Rs. 25,000. If your income is less than Rs. 25,000, you can apply for BISP and receive payments.

Permanent Residence: You must be a permanent resident of Pakistan. If you are a refugee, you cannot avail BISP money. You must have a Pakistani passport or identity card.

Unemployed: Only those who are unemployed or earn very little can apply for BISP assistance.

Conclusion

There is good news for all the beneficiaries of BISP CNIC Expiry Issue Finally Resolved. If you have renewed your CNIC but were not receiving payments, then your problem is about to be resolved soon. Many people had their payments stopped because their CNIC had expired and as per BISP policy, payments are not possible without an active and valid CNIC. Now that many women have renewed their CNIC, BISP has announced that their payments will resume from May 20, 2025.

The people who will receive the payments will be those who are already registered with BISP, whose payments had stopped due to the expiration of their CNIC, and who have renewed their CNIC from NADRA. People who have not yet been able to receive their suspended installments will be released. Beneficiaries should check their CNIC, check their BISP status, and withdraw the money from their nearest ATM, camp or BISP tehsil offices after May 20. On the payment day, go with your original CNIC, charged mobile phone and don’t forget to take the receipt after payment. BISP’s poverty scoring system ranges from 0 to 100.

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