Many poor families in Pakistan rely on the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) to meet their daily needs. However, some women faced difficulty in accessing the money when their National Identity Card (CNIC) expired. This issue has put many families in difficulty.
Now the government has given good news that the stopped payments of women whose CNICs have been renewed will be reissued. The government has announced that from May 20, 2025, eligible women will be able to receive their money. This step will provide relief to thousands of families who have been waiting for the resumption of payments for a long time.
Important Updates:
Which women will get BISP money again after CNIC expires?
Steps to take to get BISP money after CNIC renewal
Important reforms made in BISP system after CNIC issue
New government updates and instructions to protect money
Important instructions: What are the things to keep in mind before collecting money?
Summary: Relief to thousands of families due to restoration of BISP money
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CNIC expiry issue resolved in Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) – Payments resume from May 20
If you are already a part of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) and your CNIC had expired, your payments were stopped.
Now the government has announced that the BISP account of women who have renewed their CNIC has been reactivated.
Good news – payment of arrears will start soon
Now you will also get your previous stopped amount back The system has been reformed so that women whose CNICs have now been updated can be re-enrolled in the program.
No need to re-apply
Women do not need to re-apply to BISP, as their data is already in the system. This change will benefit thousands of women who rely on this financial assistance for food, rations and basic needs.
BISP CNIC Expiry Issue Resolved – Which women will get financial assistance again?
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has announced that all eligible women whose CNICs had expired, and therefore their payments had stopped, will now be able to get their money again from May 20, 2025.
Who will get help?
Already registered women: Those who were already part of BISP.
People with expired CNIC: Those whose payments were stopped due to the expiration of the CNIC.
Have renewed CNIC: Those who have updated their CNIC through NADRA.
Have not received the money yet: Those who have not received the previous installment.
BISP is ensuring that all women with updated CNICs are re-included in the system. Now their names have become active in the system.
Read more: Benazir Income Support Program May 2025 Payment and Distribution Schedule
Important steps to get BISP money
Women who want to get the next installment of BISP, must follow the following steps:
First of all, get your CNIC renewed from NADRA.
Send an SMS to CNIC number 8171 to check your eligibility.
If you do not receive a response to the SMS, contact the nearest BISP center.
From May 20, 2025, money can be withdrawn from a bank ATM or a nearby campsite.
It is mandatory to bring the original identity card with you when going to collect money.
Never trust any fake agent or suspicious message.
These simple steps make your payment safe, fast and easy.
Major improvements in BISP and NADRA systems
The BISP and NADRA systems have been synchronized.
After renewing the CNIC, your data is automatically updated in the system.
Wait for a few days after creating a new CNIC as it takes time for the data to sync.
Even if the SMS does not come on the mobile, you can check the status by SMS or visiting the BISP center.
The government has announced that all the pending payments will be released at this stage.
Update on BISP money security
Secured amount: You will be paid Rs. 13,500 or Rs. 14,500, depending on the scheme.
Money is safe: The old installment is not lost, it is safe in your account.
No need to re-register: Just update your CNIC.
Avoid long queues: Go early in the morning after May 20 for faster payment.
Important instructions
If you have not renewed your CNIC yet, make sure to update it with NADRA before May 20.
Keep checking your money status by sending an SMS to 8171.
Beware of agents who ask for money — BISP payment is absolutely free.
Always seek help from BISP official centers and verify.
Summary
The problem of CNIC expiry has been resolved by the Benazir Income Support Program. This change is a ray of hope for thousands of poor women who depend on this assistance for their daily needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: Can I get money if my CNIC is still expired?
Answer: No, first get your CNIC renewed from NADRA, then your data will be updated in the system.
Question: What to do if you don’t receive a reply to the SMS?
Answer: Visit the nearest BISP center and verify your information.
Question: What is required to withdraw money?
Answer: Original CNIC, and verified BISP status.
