BISP 8171 Update: Rs13,500 Reversed for New Beneficiaries

There’s some unexpected and unfortunate news for women who were recently approved under the BISP program. The amount initially transferred to their accounts has now been removed, and their accounts currently show a zero balance.

What Happened to the BISP Payments?

On July 16, 2025, around 5:00 PM, the Rs. 13,500 payment was withdrawn from the accounts of these newly approved beneficiaries. According to reports, the payments have been temporarily reversed and are expected to be re-added after July 25.

Who Was Affected?

The following groups of women have been affected:

• Women who were recently approved under BISP and had just received their first installment.
• Women who had Rs 13,500 in their accounts but hadn’t withdrawn the amount yet.
• New beneficiaries declared eligible about a week ago — their payments were also withdrawn.

When Will the Money Be Returned?

According to sources, the funds were removed due to technical issues across several banks, including:

• HBL Konnect
• JazzCash
• Easypaisa
• Bank of Punjab
• Bank Alfalah

The issue is temporary, and once BISP upper management issues a notification, payments are expected to be restored to all affected accounts, most likely after July 25.

Important Instructions for New Beneficiaries

If you were recently approved or had just received money in your account:

• Please do not visit any retailer shop or campsite at this time.
• Wait patiently. Once the issue is resolved and payments are restored, you will receive a confirmation SMS from 8171.
• Avoid visiting payment centers or standing in queues — your payment is not lost, it is temporarily delayed.

How to Check Your BISP Payment Status

If you’re part of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) and want to check the status of your payment, there are two easy ways to do it:

Method 1: Check via SMS (Offline)

This is the fastest and easiest method, especially if you don’t have internet access.

Steps:

1. Open your phone’s messaging app.
2. Type your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes).
3. Send it to 8171.
4. Within a few seconds, you’ll receive a reply with your eligibility and payment status.

Method 2: Check via BISP Website (Online)

This method provides a detailed view of your current payment status.

Steps:

1. Visit the official website: 8171.bisp.gov.pk.
2. Enter your 13-digit CNIC number.
3. Fill in the captcha code.
4. Click the Submit button.
5. You will immediately see your payment status (Paid, Processing, or Not Yet Released).

Final Word

We understand how important this payment is for many families. This delay is due to technical reasons and is expected to be resolved soon. We kindly request everyone to remain calm and wait for official updates.

Once your payment is restored, you’ll receive an SMS from 8171 with the details.