Payments under the Benazir Kafalat Program have officially started for the second phase in 2026, offering much-needed financial support to eligible women in districts that were not covered earlier. This phase is part of a staggered rollout designed to manage crowds, ensure transparency, and reduce payment delays.
The program is administered by the Benazir Income Support Programme and remains one of Pakistan’s largest targeted cash assistance initiatives for women from low-income households.
What Phase Two Means for Beneficiaries
Phase Two includes districts where verification was completed later or where payments could not be issued during the first cycle. Instead of releasing funds nationwide at once, authorities are issuing payments district by district to ensure smoother operations at ATMs and payment camps.
Only women who are already verified and registered under the Kafalat Program are eligible to receive payments in this phase.
District Coverage in Phase Two
The second phase covers selected areas across all provinces. While the exact list varies by administrative readiness, the focus is on districts that were pending earlier.
Broadly, Phase Two includes:
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Additional districts in Punjab after verification clearance
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Rural districts of Sindh not paid in Phase One
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Selected tehsils in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Priority districts in Balochistan
Beneficiaries should confirm their district status before visiting any payment center.
Payment Amount and Release Pattern
Eligible women receive their quarterly Kafalat installment according to the 2026 schedule. Payments are released in batches to avoid congestion and long waiting times.
Key points to know:
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Payments are issued weekly by district
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No deductions are allowed under any circumstances
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Each beneficiary receives the full approved amount
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Official SMS alerts are sent from 8171
How to Check Eligibility for Phase Two
Eligibility can be checked easily and without any fee. The system uses NADRA-verified records linked to the beneficiary’s CNIC.
You can confirm your status by:
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Sending your CNIC number via SMS to 8171
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Checking status through the official BISP web portal
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Waiting for an official confirmation message
Only visit a payment center after receiving confirmation.
How to Collect Payments Safely
Payments can be withdrawn through biometric verification, either at designated ATMs or official payment campsites.
Available options include:
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ATM withdrawal using thumb verification
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Collection from campsites with original CNIC
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On-site staff support for guidance
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Receipt confirmation after payment
If fingerprints are not verified, payment will not be released.
Common Problems and Practical Solutions
Some beneficiaries may face issues during payment collection. Most problems are linked to record verification.
Common issues include:
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Expired CNIC
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Fingerprint mismatch
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No SMS received
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District not yet activated
In such cases, updating records at NADRA or waiting for the next batch usually resolves the issue.
Official Helpline for Assistance
For complaints or guidance, only use official channels.
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BISP Helpline: 0800-26477
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SMS Service: 8171
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Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Avoid agents or individuals demanding fees for assistance.
Final Note
The start of Benazir Kafalat Program Phase Two payments in 2026 marks an important step in extending financial support to remaining eligible families. By following the official schedule, confirming eligibility in advance, and using authorized payment channels, beneficiaries can receive their assistance smoothly and securely.
This article is published for informational and educational purposes only. nise.org.pk is not an official government website and is not affiliated with any government department. Readers are advised to verify all information from official sources before taking any action.
