If you’re one of the many people in Pakistan whose BISP payment of Rs. 13,500 got blocked recently, the reason could be simple — your CNIC is expired. But don’t panic. There’s still time to fix the issue and receive your payment. Let’s walk you through exactly what happened, how to solve it, and how to get your money without any delays.
Why Your BISP Payment Was Stopped
Every three months, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) sends financial aid to eligible families. But recently, many women noticed their payments had suddenly stopped. The main reason? Their CNIC had expired.
BISP uses NADRA data to verify if someone’s ID is valid. If your CNIC is not active, your profile becomes “inactive” in the BISP system. This means you’re automatically disqualified until you renew it. No matter how many years you’ve been receiving payments, this rule applies to everyone.
How to Fix the CNIC Expiry Issue
Here’s the good news: You don’t need to reapply for BISP. Just follow these steps to reactivate your payment.
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Visit Your Local NADRA Office
Go as soon as possible to the nearest NADRA branch. The earlier you go, the faster you’ll receive your renewed CNIC. -
Take Necessary Documents
Bring your expired CNIC, any BISP registration slip, and your mobile phone. -
Choose a Processing Option
NADRA offers normal, urgent, and executive processing. If you’re in a hurry, urgent service is faster but costs a bit more. -
Complete Biometric Verification
Your thumbprint and photo will be taken again. This is important because BISP uses biometric checks to send payments. -
Update Your CNIC with BISP
Once you get your new CNIC, go to the BISP office or a registration center to update your record. -
Wait for Confirmation SMS from 8171
After your information is updated, you’ll receive a confirmation message. It will tell you when and where to collect your Rs. 13,500.
Important Deadlines You Should Know
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Deadline to Renew CNIC: June 15, 2025
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Next Payment Release Date: June 30, 2025
If you miss this deadline, you might not just lose this installment — you could be removed permanently from the BISP program. That would mean going through the full application process again, which can take months.
Where to Collect Your Rs. 13,500 Payment
Once your CNIC is active again and you get the 8171 SMS, you can collect your BISP money from:
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BISP campsites
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HBL ATMs with biometric verification
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JazzCash or HBL Konnect agents
Don’t forget to bring your renewed CNIC and the confirmation SMS with you. Without these, you won’t be able to receive your payment.
Final Thoughts
If your CNIC is expired and your BISP payment is stuck, you still have time to fix it. Just renew your CNIC through NADRA, update your BISP record, and wait for the confirmation message. It’s a simple process, but it must be done before June 15, 2025. Don’t delay — your financial support depends on it.