The wait is over! The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Kafalat program payments have started to be released today, with eligible beneficiaries across 86 districts in Pakistan receiving their funds. This initiative aims to support eligible women and families by providing financial assistance in phases to ensure smooth distribution. In this article, we’ll give you all the information you need, including the list of districts included in the first phase and instructions on how to receive your payment.
Phase 1 Districts for BISP Kafalat Program Payment
The payment distribution has been strategically divided into phases. In the first phase, a total of 732 campsites have been set up across 86 districts to facilitate easy access for beneficiaries. Here is a breakdown of the districts covered in each province:
1. Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Diamer
2. Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)
Mirpur
Bhimber
Neelam
Kotli
Hattian Bala
Bagh
Sudhanoti
Poonch
3. Balochistan
Jhal Magsi
Kachhi
Kalat
Killa Abdullah
Mastung
Pishin
Noshki
Jaffarabad
Qila Saifullah
Naseerabad
Sohbatpur
Quetta
Kach
Panjgur
4. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
Mardan
Shangla
Swabi
Buner
Lakki Marwat
Abbottabad
Malakand
Torghar
Nowshera
Peshawar
Orakzai
Mansehra
Bajaur
Battagram
Kohistan Lower
Chitral Lower
Deer Lower
Deer Upper
Swat
Chitral Upper
Haripur
D.I. Khan
Charsadda
Kurram Agency
Hangu
Bannu
Tank
5. Punjab
Dera Ghazi Khan (DG Khan)
Lodhran
Mianwali
Toba Tek Singh
Rahim Yar Khan
Vehari
Faisalabad
Chiniot
Jhang
Rajanpur
Muzaffargarh
Nankana Sahib
6. Sindh
Badin
Sujawal
Jamshoro
Sanghar
Shaheed Benazirabad
Naushahro Feroze
Tando Allahyar
Tando Muhammad Khan
Mirpurkhas
Tharparkar
Umerkot
Jacobabad
Dadu
Larkana
Shikarpur
Kashmore
Ghotki
Khairpur
Qambar Shahdadkot
How to Collect Your BISP Kafalat Payment
To streamline the process and prevent issues, the BISP Kafalat program has introduced a new requirement for completing the NSER (National Socio-Economic Registry) survey. Here’s what you need to know:
Survey Requirement: If you haven’t completed the NSER survey yet, you’ll need to do so to qualify for your payment. The survey can be completed at any BISP office or campsite.
On-Site Survey Option: If you cannot visit a BISP office, survey representatives will be available at campsites in each of the listed districts, allowing you to complete the survey on-site and receive your payment immediately.
Important: Without completing the NSER survey, you will not be eligible to collect your funds.
Check Your BISP Kafalat Balance Online
For added convenience, beneficiaries in the districts included in Phase 1 can now check their BISP payment status online. Here’s how:
Visit the BISP 8171 Web Portal: You can verify your balance from the comfort of your home by entering your CNIC on the BISP 8171 portal.
Zero Balance Notification: If you see a zero balance, don’t worry—it means your district is not yet included in this phase. Payments will be released soon in other districts, and you’ll be able to check your balance once funds are available.
