BISP 8171 Phase 2 District Payment List – September 2025 Update

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is still one of the most prominent enduring social protections in the country. As of the first of September 2025, the government has fully implemented the BISP 8171 Phase II District Payment List, guaranteeing timely and transparent funds disbursement to millions of families. This latest update outlines the country wide payment policies, disbursement schedules, provided districts, and payment procedures to assist the most vulnerable members of the population.
Payments during this period are being released to targeted districts to ensure payment system is unclogged and mobbing is minimized at payment centers.

Beneficiaries of the plan can now ascertain their payment status and eligibility via the 8171 SMS service and the BISP web portal. This is especially notable for individuals in the staggered payment system queue.

The September 2025 Payment Update Key Highlights

• In the first week of the September, the second payment cycle was released and is expected to continue for the rest of the month.

• Eligible Families: Only families registered in the National Socio-economic Registry(NSER) verified under the socio-economic registry are included in the payment list.

• Mode of Payment: Withdrawals can be made from the specified banks, BISP payment centers, and HBL Konnect agents.

• Amount Disbursed: Under the Ehsaas Kafalat Initiative, every approved and registered household is entitled to receive a cash payment of Rs. 10,500.

• Payment Security: Payments are ensured to the right beneficiaries as biometric authentication is a prerequisite for cash withdrawals.

Districts Covered in Phase 2 Payment List

These districts were selected in order to optimize the equity of the administrative burden and to protect the integrity of the process.

Punjab Phase 2 Districts

Lahore

Faisalabad

Multan

Sargodha

Bahawalpur

Gujranwala

Rahim Yar Khan

DG Khan

Sheikhupura

Sialkot

Sindh Phase 2 Districts

Karachi East

Hyderabad

Larkana

Sukkur

Khairpur

Mirpurkhas

Shaheed Benazirabad

Dadu

Thatta

Badin

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Phase 2 Districts

Peshawar

Mardan

Swat

Abbottabad

Dera Ismail Khan

Kohat

Charsadda

Bannu

Mansehra

Swabi

Balochistan Phase 2 Districts

Quetta

Gwadar

Khuzdar

Turbat (Kech)

Mastung

Lasbela

Zhob

Loralai

Killa Abdullah

Panjgur

How to Check Your BISP 8171 Payment Status

Beneficiaries who wish to confirm whether their name is included in the Phase 2 district payment list can do so through multiple methods:

1. SMS Service:

• Send your CNIC number to 8171.

• You will receive a reply confirming your eligibility and payment status.

2. Online Portal:

• Visit the official BISP 8171 web portal.

• Enter your CNIC and verification code.

• The system will display your eligibility and the current payment phase.

3.Helpline Support:

Step-by-Step Guide to Receive Your Payment

To ensure beneficiaries face no difficulties, the BISP authorities have outlined a clear payment collection process:

1.Visit Designated Centers: Head to the nearest BISP payment center or HBL Konnect agent in your district.

2.Biometric Verification: Confirm your identity with your CNIC and undergo fingerprint identification.

3.Collect Payment Slip: After verification, you should receive a payment slip that illustrates your cash entitlement.

4.Withdraw Funds: Withdraw the entire payment of Rs. 10,500, with no deductions.

5.Lodge Complaint if Needed: If you notice that any of the agents are trying to withhold payment from you, you should call the BISP helpline immediately.

Transparency and Anti-Fraud Procedures

BISP has put in place strong supervision to limit the risk of misuse of program funds, spending additional funds in September 2025 to engage teams for independent supervision and digital monitoring of:

• Unauthorized deductions.

• Timeliness of payments to beneficiaries.

• The resolution of complaints.

• With respect to the program design, beneficiaries are women first.

Also, BISP has cautioned against fraudulent SMS and phone calls. Official communication is only from 8171 and beneficiaries should not disclose any personal information to 3rd parties.

Effects of BISP Phase 2 Payments on Households

• The 8171 Phase 2 cash payments are not simply a means of financial aid, in the context of rising inflation and economic challenges, they have a stabilizing effect on households, enabling them to afford food, medicine, and education.

• As the primary recipients of funds, women attained financial independence which in turn helped rural areas gain prioritized assistance, thereby decreasing inequality.

• The inflationary pressures of September 2025, makes this cash transfer to households a matter of life and death for millions.

Coming Updates pertaining to BISP Payments

October 2025 is when BISP 8171 anticipated to roll out the 3rd phase of payments, where the slabs added in Phase 1 AND 2 districts will be cashless. Any beneficiary who is a remote region is advised to check the 8171 portal and SMS to not miss any payments.

1. To cater to the increasing cost of inflation, the government has expressed the possibility of increasing the current stipend in the coming months.

2. To conclude, the BISP 8171 Phase dated September 2025.The participants, Balochistan, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along with Sindh were the first to receive the cash transfers, thus enhancing the net for the weakest segment of the population.

3. Remaining families, including the most remote ones, will receive this assistance by using the BISP web portal and automated 8171 SMS services. There will be no abuse of the payment system, with supports instantly accessible.