Women registered under the Benazir Income Support Programme in Sindh will start receiving their Kafaalat payments for the July–September quarter from Thursday, 13 November 2026. The Benazir Income Support Programme’s Central Zonal Office Sindh has issued an office order dated 10 November 2026, directing that the disbursement of the first quarter’s payments begin across the province on 13 November. The BISP Kafaalat Sindh Payments will be made through the Social Protection Wallet mechanism, and the programme has directed officials to carry out spot checks and resolve beneficiaries’ complaints during the disbursement.
Detail
Information
Programme
Benazir Kafaalat (Benazir Income Support Programme)
Quarter
Quarter-I (July–September)
Province
Sindh
Disbursement Begins
Thursday, 13 November 2026
Quarterly Amount
Rs 14,500 per quarter
Payment Mechanism
Social Protection Wallet
Office Order
No. 68/HR-BISP-Sindh/2026/10462, dated 10 November 2026
Helpline
0800-26477
When the Sindh Payments Begin
The disbursement of the July–September quarter’s Kafaalat payments in Sindh begins on Thursday, 13 November 2026. The order was issued by the programme’s Central Zonal Office Sindh a day earlier, on 10 November 2026.
Start Date: Payments will begin across Sindh on Thursday, 13 November 2026.
Office Order: The order, No. 68/HR-BISP-Sindh/2026/10462, was issued on 10 November 2026 by the Central Zonal Office Sindh.
Signed By: The order was signed by Jamshaed Akhtar, Deputy Director (OM Admin), Central Zonal Office Sindh.
Quarter Covered: The payments cover Quarter-I, which is the July–September quarter.
Province-Wide: The disbursement will take place across the whole province of Sindh.
Who Will Receive the Payment
The payments are for women registered under the Benazir Kafaalat programme in Sindh. Only beneficiaries whose records are complete and whose accounts are active will receive the payment in this round.
Registered Women: Women registered under the Benazir Kafaalat programme in Sindh are eligible for this payment.
Active Accounts: Beneficiaries’ IGMS accounts must be active for the payment to be processed.
Quarterly Cycle: Kafaalat payments are made every quarter to eligible registered women.
Check Your Status: Beneficiaries should check their payment status on the 8171 portal before visiting a payment point.
Valid CNIC: Beneficiaries need a valid CNIC for biometric verification when collecting the payment.
The Sindh payments will be made through the Social Protection Wallet mechanism, which is the Benazir Income Support Programme’s digital payment system. Beneficiaries can withdraw the amount from authorised points after biometric verification.
Social Protection Wallet: Payments are made through the Social Protection Wallet on a free Benazir SIM.
Partner Banks: Six partner banks are part of the digital wallet system: HBL, Habib Microfinance Bank, Bank Alfalah, Telenor Microfinance Bank, Bank of Punjab and Mobilink Microfinance Bank (Jazz).
Withdrawal Points: Beneficiaries can withdraw the payment at any partner bank’s authorised retailer or ATM.
Biometric Verification: Withdrawal requires the beneficiary’s CNIC and biometric verification.
No Deduction: Beneficiaries should receive the full amount. Any demand for a deduction or fee should be reported to the programme.
How Much Beneficiaries Will Receive
The quarterly Kafaalat payment is Rs 14,500. This is the amount confirmed by the Benazir Income Support Programme for the current quarterly cycle.
Quarterly Amount: Rs 14,500 per quarter for each eligible beneficiary.
Full Amount: Beneficiaries should receive the full Rs 14,500. No agent or retailer is allowed to deduct any amount.
One Payment Per Quarter: Each beneficiary receives one quarterly payment in each payment cycle.
Planned Increase: The programme has proposed raising the quarterly amount to Rs 18,000 from January 2027, but this increase is only a proposal for now.
Do Not Believe Rumours: Beneficiaries should rely only on official messages from 8171 and the programme’s official channels for payment information.
How to Check Your Payment Status
Beneficiaries can check whether their payment has been released before visiting a payment point. Checking first saves a wasted trip if the payment has not yet arrived.
Visit the 8171 Portal: Open the official 8171 web portal at 8171.bisp.gov.pk.
Enter Your CNIC: Enter your 13-digit CNIC number in the given field.
Enter the Code: Enter the code shown in the image on the portal.
Check Eligibility: Click the check button to see your eligibility and payment status.
SMS Option: You can also send your CNIC number by SMS to 8171 to check your status.
Genuine Messages Only: Genuine messages from the programme come only from 8171. Messages from any other number are not from the programme.
What to Do If There Is a Problem With Your Payment
The office order directs officials to carry out spot checks during the disbursement and to resolve beneficiaries’ complaints. Beneficiaries who face any problem should report it through the official channels.
Spot Checks: Programme officials will carry out spot checks at payment points during the disbursement.
Grievance Resolution: Officials have been directed to resolve beneficiaries’ complaints during the payment process.
Helpline: Call the Benazir Income Support Programme helpline at 0800-26477 for help with payment problems.
Biometric Failure: If biometric verification fails, visit the nearest BISP office for guidance instead of paying anyone to fix it.
Report Deductions: If any agent or retailer demands a deduction, report it to the helpline or the nearest BISP office.
Never Share Your CNIC: Do not share your CNIC number or personal details with strangers or through unknown links.
Conclusion: The BISP Kafaalat Sindh Payments for the July–September quarter begin across Sindh on Thursday, 13 November 2026, under office order No. 68/HR-BISP-Sindh/2026/10462 dated 10 November 2026. Eligible registered women will receive Rs 14,500 through the Social Protection Wallet, which they can withdraw at any partner bank’s authorised retailer or ATM with their CNIC and biometric verification. Beneficiaries should check their status on the 8171 portal or by SMS to 8171 before visiting a payment point, receive the full amount without any deduction, and call the helpline at 0800-26477 if they face any problem.
When will BISP Kafaalat payments begin in Sindh?
The disbursement of the July–September quarter’s Kafaalat payments begins across Sindh on Thursday, 13 November 2026, under an office order dated 10 November 2026.
How much is the BISP Kafaalat payment for this quarter?
Eligible beneficiaries will receive Rs 14,500 for the quarter. The full amount should be paid without any deduction.
How will the payment be made?
The payment will be made through the Social Protection Wallet. Beneficiaries can withdraw it at any partner bank’s authorised retailer or ATM with their CNIC and biometric verification.
How can I check my BISP payment status?
Visit the 8171 web portal at 8171.bisp.gov.pk and enter your CNIC number, or send your CNIC number by SMS to 8171. Genuine messages from the programme come only from 8171.
What should I do if someone demands a deduction from my payment?
Do not pay any deduction. Report it to the BISP helpline at 0800-26477 or visit the nearest BISP office.
Is the BISP amount increasing to Rs 18,000?
An increase to Rs 18,000 from January 2027 has been proposed, but it is only a proposal for now. The current quarterly payment is Rs 14,500.
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