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The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has officially reopened the 8171 web portal in 2026, restoring online access for millions of families waiting to verify eligibility and payment updates. After a temporary system upgrade, the platform is now fully functional for CNIC checks, installment tracking, and survey updates.
The reopening comes as part of the government’s broader digital reform strategy to improve transparency and speed up assistance under the Ehsaas Kafalat Program.
What the 8171 Portal Now Offers in 2026
With improved performance and security upgrades, beneficiaries can:
- Check eligibility using their CNIC
- Track the latest Rs. 13,500 installment
- Confirm biometric verification status
- Review household details in the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER)
- File complaints digitally
The portal is accessible 24/7 and remains completely free.
How to Check CNIC Status Online
To verify your status:
- Visit 8171.bisp.gov.pk
- Enter your 13-digit CNIC
- Complete the captcha code
- Click submit
The system will instantly show whether you are eligible, under verification, or marked ineligible.
Families without internet access can still send their CNIC via SMS to 8171 for a response.
Who Should Recheck Their Status?
You should use the portal if:
- You recently completed the NSER Dynamic Survey
- Your previous status showed “Pending.”
- You updated your household or income details
- You missed the last payment cycle
The 2026 reopening includes updated poverty score assessments and revised eligibility thresholds.
Payment Collection & Support Centers
Approved beneficiaries can receive funds through:
- Designated BISP cash centers
- Partner banks like Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
- Biometric verification camps in selected districts
For complaints or corrections, applicants may contact the official helpline or visit their nearest Tehsil Office.
What This Means for Beneficiaries
The reopening of the BISP 8171 portal ensures smoother payment tracking, reduced wait times, and greater transparency in 2026. Families are encouraged to verify their CNIC details early to avoid delays in upcoming installments.
With digital access restored, beneficiaries can now manage their assistance records securely from home.