In a significant development under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), the Government of Pakistan has expanded the 8171 program to new districts in July 2025. This expansion aims to include thousands of additional deserving families who were previously excluded due to administrative or geographic limitations.
If you live in a newly added area and want to know if you’re eligible, how to register, and what’s next, this article is your complete guide.
🆕 What’s New in July 2025?
The BISP 8171 July update brings some critical improvements:
Feature | Update |
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🏙️ New Districts Added | 18 more districts included in 2025 |
📲 CNIC Check Available | Via 8171 SMS and 8171.bisp.gov.pk |
💳 New Beneficiaries | Over 300,000 families added in Phase 3 |
🧾 NSER Survey | Dynamic survey reopened for these districts |
🏦 BISP Cards | ATM-based cards rollout begins in these regions |
🗺️ List of Newly Added Districts – July 2025
Below is the list of new districts officially added to BISP 8171 Kafaalat program in Phase 3 (July 2025):
✅ Punjab
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Chakwal
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Bhakkar
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Mianwali
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Khushab
✅ Sindh
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Tando Allahyar
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Umerkot
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Thatta
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Badin
✅ Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Chitral Upper
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Chitral Lower
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Kohistan Upper
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Tank
✅ Balochistan
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Killa Saifullah
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Sibi
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Zhob
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Mastung
✅ Gilgit-Baltistan & AJK
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Skardu
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Kotli
📌 Note: This list will be updated again in August 2025, depending on survey completion and database integration.
🎯 Purpose Behind Expansion
The government identified that many rural and remote districts were not fully covered in the first two BISP phases. Hence, the July 2025 expansion is meant to:
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✅ Include marginalized populations in distant areas
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✅ Ensure no eligible woman/family is left behind
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✅ Support inflation-hit regions with limited earning options
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✅ Fulfill digital registration goals through CNIC and NSER sync
🧭 How to Check Eligibility in New Districts
There are two official ways:
✅ Option 1: BISP Web Portal
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Visit: https://8171.bisp.gov.pk
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Enter your 13-digit CNIC number
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Complete the captcha
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Click “Maloom Karen”
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You’ll instantly get your eligibility and payment status
✅ Option 2: SMS CNIC to 8171
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Open SMS app
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Type your 13-digit CNIC
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Send it to 8171
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Receive confirmation message (Eligible / Under Review / Ineligible)
💡 You must use the SIM registered in your name for accuracy.
🔁 NSER Dynamic Survey Reopened
To accommodate new districts, NSER (National Socio-Economic Registry) has reopened its dynamic survey for data collection and verification.
What You Need:
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✅ CNIC of household head (preferably female)
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✅ Names & CNIC/B-Forms of family members
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✅ Valid mobile number
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✅ Utility bill copy (if available)
📍 Visit your nearest BISP Tehsil Office to participate.
💳 How Payments Will Be Distributed in New Districts
Once verified and approved, beneficiaries in new districts will receive:
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💵 Rs. 13,500 quarterly under BISP Kafaalat
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💳 A smart BISP ATM card (in select areas)
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🏪 Option to collect money from registered agents, campsites, or HBL ATM
📱 SMS Alerts & Fake Messages Warning
BISP has already begun sending SMS alerts from the official shortcode 8171 to newly added eligible families.
🚫 Avoid fraud — ignore messages from random numbers claiming BISP updates.
📞 Call the official helpline 0800-26477 to verify any communication.
🧾 What If You’re Not in the List?
If your district is still not listed, or your CNIC is showing “Not Found”:
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Visit the nearest BISP center
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Ask for manual NSER registration
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Get added to the system for Phase 4 (Expected Oct 2025)
📝 Required Documents for Registration
If you’re from a new district, bring these to register or verify:
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✅ Original CNIC (must be valid & unexpired)
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✅ B-Form (for dependent children)
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✅ SIM card registered in your name
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✅ Recent electricity/gas bill (if required)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ Can I apply from these districts right now?
✅ Yes, the portal and SMS check are both active as of July 2025.
❓ What if my CNIC shows “Under Verification”?
That means your survey has been submitted. Wait for confirmation, or visit the Tehsil center for updates.
❓ Can men apply for BISP?
BISP is primarily for female-led households, but if there’s no eligible woman, exceptions can be made through special verification.
❓ When will the next batch of districts be added?
The next expansion (Phase 4) is expected by October 2025, based on the performance of Phase 3.
✅ Final Words:
The BISP 8171 new districts July 2025 update is a game-changer for thousands of families across Pakistan. If you live in the newly added regions, this is your chance to:
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✅ Check your eligibility
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✅ Complete your survey
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✅ Receive Rs. 13,500 assistance
📢 Check now at 8171.bisp.gov.pk or SMS your CNIC to 8171.
💡 If you’re eligible, spread the word — others in your area might qualify too
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