In 2025, many people talk about the “Rs. 25,000” figure under the Ehsaas / BISP (Benazir Income Support Programme) scheme. But this is not a single fixed grant paid to everyone. Instead, it refers to a combination of payments that a beneficiary might receive together: quarterly stipend, arrears (if due), and education stipends for children.
The Basic Stipend: Rs. 13,500 Quarterly
From January 2025 onwards, BISP raised the regular quarterly stipend for eligible beneficiaries from Rs. 10,500 to Rs. 13,500.
So if everything is in order, you may directly receive Rs. 13,500 every quarter.
How the “~25,000” Total Can Happen
You may see ~Rs. 25,000 when multiple components are added:
- The current quarterly stipend (Rs. 13,500)
- Unpaid past installments (arrears)
- Children’s educational stipends (Taleemi Wazaif) if kids are enrolled and fulfilling conditions
So only when all payments fall due together, the sum may approach Rs. 25,000.
How to Check Your CNIC / Eligibility
To see if you are eligible and whether payment is pending, you can use these methods:
- SMS method
Type your 13-digit CNIC (without dashes) and send it to 8171. You’ll receive a message telling your eligibility status and payment details. - Online portal
Visit the official 8171 BISP web portal (for example, https://8171.bisp.gov.pk) and enter your CNIC and captcha to see your status immediately. - Visit a BISP / Ehsaas center or office
If online or SMS does not work, you can go to a local BISP or Ehsaas office, bring your CNIC, and ask them to verify your status for you.
Eligibility Criteria (2025)
To qualify, you generally must meet conditions such as:
- Household falls under poverty criteria (based on PMT / survey)
- You must be registered in the program (e.g. BISP / Ehsaas)
- Valid CNIC, biometric verification, and NADRA records must be updated
- The family should not have large disqualifying assets or government jobs, etc.
- For the education stipend, children must attend recognized schools, keep attendance (≥ 70%) etc.
Payment / Collection Methods
Once your eligibility is confirmed and payment is released:
- You might collect from BISP / Ehsaas payment camps or centers after biometric verification
- The government is also trying to use digital payments via mobile wallets or bank accounts in some places (e.g. via Pakistan Post cooperation)
- Always bring your original CNIC and any official SMS or slip as proof on payment day
Common Issues & How to Solve
- No SMS or “not eligible” message → Re-check or visit a BISP office; possibly your registration has expired or your data needs updating
- Biometric verification fails → Try another center; your data may need to be updated via NADRA
- Missed collection date → Usually, you can still collect within the allowed window
- CNIC expired → You must renew it before you can receive payment
Summary
The “Rs. 25,000” often mentioned in the news is not a single fixed grant. It is a sum of multiple payments (current stipend + arrears + education allowances). The core regular stipend in 2025 is Rs. 13,500 per quarter. To see if you are eligible or payment is pending, simply use your CNIC via SMS (to 8171) or the official 8171 web portal. If there are issues, visit your nearest BISP / Ehsaas center and bring your CNIC.
