BISP 8171 2025 Removal Update: What to Do If You’re Affected
Recently, women from all over Pakistan were impacted by one of the recent changes made to the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). If you have not received your payment or have been marked ineligible, I will explain to you what is going on, who is going to be removed, and what you can do now.
In case you haven’t collected your payment
Women already enrolled in the system and awaiting payment, should check within the proximity of their residence to the nearest BISP office or camp location. Women’s payments are currently being disbursed in all the districts, hence make it a point to carry your original CNIC and verify your name is present on the active list.
Why are Individuals Disenrolled from BISP?
As part of its routine checks, the BISP program updates its database to ensure that only the most eligible families receive support. One of the main steps in this process is the PMT score (Poverty Measurement Tool). This score takes into account your economic and social standing.
Should your PMT score range exceed 32, it signifies that you are deemed financially capable of supporting yourself without aid—per the government’s discretion. Consequently, your name might be struck off from the active beneficiaries list.
Number of Beneficiaries Removed by Region
Here’s the summary of the removals by each region:
- Sindh: 130,042 Removed
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP): 277,000 Removed
- Punjab: 243,380 Removed
- Balochistan: 45,280 Removed
- FATA: 43,445 Removed
- Azad Kashmir: 17,361 Removed
- Gilgit-Baltistan: 82,970 Removed
- Islamabad: 2,094 Removed
Total Revocations within Pakistan: 820,165 Beneficiaries
These removals are in relation to each of the provinces under a specific government notification issued in the tenure of Rubina Khalid which intended to enhance the openness and equity of the program.
What are the steps you need to take now
If you have been deleted, or if you suspect that your PMT score has increased, you can still do the following:
1. Check Your Local BISP Office
Verify your PMT score and check if you are eligible. The employees will let you know if you still qualify og are anged on the list.
2. Submit a Request for Re-Survey
In case your financial situation has changed for the worse, you may put a request telling a need for a re-survey, and this could assist increase the chances of lowering your PMT score, and hence, place you on the list.
3. Keep the Correct Documentation
These include your original CNIC, current legal documents indicating your financial situation, electricity bills, and any other statements showing wages.
4. Stay Updated
Monitor BISP SMS alerts and BISP public messages so that you don’t miss out on significant changes or dates for re-enrollment.
Suggestions For Continued Benefit Eligibility:
- Make sure that your CNIC is current
- Always cooperate with BISP survey teams
- Answer all application questions truthfully
- Only apply once per household, per application
- Make changes to the head of the household details when necessary
Concluding Remarks
More than over 800,000 people are set to be taken off BISP due to the new checks on the poverty score. If this is you, don’t worry. You are actually still eligible to change your details, get re-evaluated, and hopefully get back on the scheme. So act fast, remain updated, and don’t shy away from assistance at your local BISP center.
FAQs
What does it mean if my PMT score is over 32?
What does it mean if my PMT score is over 32?
Can I rejoin the program if I was removed?
Yes, if your change in circumstances has altered. You will have to update your records and may need to fill out a different questionnaire.
Where can I check my payment status?
You can visit the nearest BISP office or you can wait for SMS notifications if you have already registered.
Is there any deadline I should know about?
Yes, there are specific timelines, such as completing any updates or surveys by June 30, 2025; otherwise, they risk missing future payments.
