Great news for beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) — starting January 2026, the government has officially increased the Kafalat stipend from Rs. 13,500 to Rs. 14,500 per quarter. This is part of a bigger plan to help more families and increase financial support for low-income households under the Ehsaas (BISP) Kafalat Program.
If you are currently receiving payments or have questions about your eligibility, this article will guide you through the latest updates, including who will receive the new amount, who has been removed, and how to check your status.
🔔 Latest BISP Kafalat Payment Update 2025-2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Current Installment (2025) | Rs. 13,500 |
| New Installment (From Jan 2026) | Rs. 14,500 |
| Increase Amount | Rs. 1,000 |
| Payment Frequency | Quarterly |
| Total Beneficiaries Target | 10 Million Families |
| Next Phase Payment Release | Last Week of This Month (Phase 3) |
| Web Portal Status | Expected to be active soon |
✅ Why This Increase?
- To support more poor and deserving families across Pakistan.
- Part of the federal budget 2025, which includes a 20% increase in the BISP fund.
- Helps cover rising inflation and daily expenses.
📝 Breakdown of Kafalat Payment Increases Over Time
| Year | Installment Amount |
|---|---|
| Before 2024 | Rs. 10,500 |
| 2024 Update | Rs. 13,500 |
| 2026 Update | Rs. 14,500 |
👩👧👦 3 Types of Women Removed from the Program
Some women have been disqualified and are no longer receiving payments. If you fall into one of these categories, your BISP aid may have been stopped:
1. No Dynamic Survey Completed
- Ignored repeated 8171 SMS alerts and notifications.
- Failed to complete the new required dynamic survey.
2. PMT Score Above 32
- PMT (Poverty Score) now exceeds the eligible threshold.
- Cannot reapply for 3 years unless score drops.
3. Incorrect or Suspicious Information
- Submitted wrong data during the survey.
- Recently traveled abroad or became a tax filer.
❗ If you’re disqualified, your Kafalat + Children Stipend + Nashonuma payments will be stopped.
💡 Who Will Keep Getting BISP Payments?
- ✅ Women who completed the dynamic survey correctly.
- ✅ New beneficiaries registered in the last 6 months.
- ✅ PMT score still below 32.
- ✅ No recent foreign travel or tax registration.
📅 When Will You Get Rs. 14,500?
- The new Rs. 14,500 payment will begin with the January–March 2026 installment.
- This increase was announced in the June 2025 federal budget and takes effect with the new financial year.
🌐 8171 Web Portal Update
The 8171 portal is expected to be re-activated in the last week of this month.
You will be able to:
- Check your eligibility
- Track your payment status
- See survey results
📋 How to Check Ehsaas 13500 or 14500 Status Online
Follow these steps:
- Visit: 8171.pass.gov.pk
- Enter CNIC Number
- Type the Image Code (CAPTCHA)
- Click “Submit”
- See if your payment is approved, under review, or disqualified
💬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ When will the Rs. 14,500 installment start?
✅ It will begin from January 2026, as part of the next financial year budget.
❓ Why did my Kafalat payments stop?
🚫 You may have:
- Missed the dynamic survey
- A high PMT score
- Incorrect survey data or recent foreign travel
❓ How do I know if I’m still eligible?
✅ You can:
- Call BISP helpline 0800-26477
- Visit 8171 web portal
- Go to your nearest BISP office
❓ What is PMT score?
🧮 PMT (Poverty Means Test) score helps the government decide if you qualify. A score below 32 is typically eligible.
❓ Can I apply again if I’m removed?
🚫 Not immediately. You must wait for the next dynamic survey cycle and hope your PMT score drops.
🎯 Final Words
The new Rs. 14,500 payment under the Ehsaas Kafalat Program is a huge relief for millions of families. But to keep receiving aid, you must ensure your details are correct and that you complete your dynamic survey on time.
📌 Stay updated through 8171 portal, SMS alerts, and official notifications.
📢 Mubarak ho! Rs. 14,500 milna shuru hone wala hai — sirf un logon ke liye jo eligible hain!