The government of Pakistan has announced a new update for the Benazir Income Support Program beneficiaries. According to the latest rule, if any person already receiving BISP assistance has also received benefits from other welfare programs like the Aghosh Program (Tekno) or Ramadan Ration Package, their Benazir Income Support Program payments will be stopped starting from June 2025.
This decision is part of the government’s efforts to prevent double benefits and ensure that help reaches only those who truly need it. People who are receiving financial aid from more than one government scheme may no longer be considered eligible for Benazir Income Support Program support.
Why BISP Payments Will Be Stopped
The government wants to make sure that its financial help reaches the most deserving and needy people. If someone is already getting free rations, support for pregnancy or childbirth (through the Aghosh Program), or other similar programs, then receiving BISP money as well is considered duplicate support.
| Reason | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Received Aghosh Program aid | Considered duplicate financial support |
| Got Ramadan ration package | Already benefited from another welfare program |
| Registered in multiple programs | Not eligible for multiple cash supports |
| PMT score above 32 | No longer meets poverty criteria for BISP |
To avoid misuse of funds, the government will now check if a BISP beneficiary is also receiving support from any other government or welfare scheme. If found, their Benazir Income Support Program monthly installment will be blocked from June 2025 onwards. Bisp Official Website
What is the Aghosh Program?
The Aghosh Program, also known as Aghosh (Tekno), is a maternal and child health support scheme. It provides:
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Financial support to pregnant and lactating mothers
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Health checkups and vaccination services
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Nutrition and care support for infants
This program is managed under the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP) and is meant to reduce child mortality and improve women’s health in poor areas.
What is the Ramadan Ration Program?
During the holy month of Ramadan, provincial and federal governments provide free ration bags or discounted groceries to low-income families. These packages usually contain
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Flour
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Sugar
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Oil or ghee
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Pulses
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Rice
If a Benazir Income Support Program beneficiary has received this Ramadan support, they might be seen as already covered under another relief package. As a result, their BISP assistance could be stopped.
Who Will Be Affected?
People who are most at risk of losing their BISP payments include
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Women who received cash or food support under the Aghosh Program
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Families who took part in Ramadan relief packages
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Households already registered in multiple welfare programs
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People whose poverty score has improved and now exceed the BISP limit
Government’s Purpose Behind This Step
The main reason for this decision is to stop misuse of funds and eliminate double benefits. The government wants to:
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Make sure real needy people get support
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Stop financial waste
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Improve transparency and fairness
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Ensure better use of national resources
The government is also using NADRA data, BISP records, and other government databases to track and match details of people receiving multiple supports.
What Should Beneficiaries Do Now?
If you are a BISP beneficiary and have also received help from the Aghosh Program or Ramadan Ration Program, you should:
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Get your information verified
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Provide correct details about any other support you received
If you hide the information and the government finds out, your Benazir Income Support Program payments will be blocked permanently.
What is the NSER Survey?
The National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) is a data collection survey done by BISP to identify deserving families. If your survey data is outdated or incorrect, your BISP payment may be affected.
You can visit the nearest Benazir Income Support Program Tehsil Office to update your record and check your poverty score (PMT score). Only people with a score below 32 are considered poor and eligible for BISP support.
Can You Get Both BISP and Other Program Benefits?
No. According to the new policy, a person can receive only one type of major financial support at a time. This is to avoid double-dipping and to make space for new needy families who are not receiving any help.
If you are receiving cash from Aghosh, Ramadan relief, or any similar program, you are not allowed to get the BISP Kafalat payment at the same time.
What Will Happen If You Are Found Ineligible?
If your name is found in the database of another welfare program:
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Your Benazir Income Support Program monthly installment will be stopped
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You will get a message or notification from 8171
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You may need to re-register or update your survey
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In some cases, you may be permanently removed
Conclusion
The government of Pakistan is taking important steps to make the BISP system fair and transparent. If a person is already receiving aid through the Aghosh Program or Ramadan Ration Package, their BISP payments will be stopped starting June 2025.
This new rule is meant to help the truly needy, stop duplicate payments, and improve the distribution of funds. If you are a BISP beneficiary, make sure your data is updated, and you are not taking double benefits from any other program.
FAQs
What is the reason Benazir Income Support Program payments are being stopped in June?
If a beneficiary is receiving money or food from other programs like Aghosh or Ramadan Ration, they will not get BISP payments to avoid duplicate support.
What should I do if I received help from another program?
Visit your nearest Benazir Income Support Program office, verify your information, and complete or update your NSER survey.
Can I receive BISP and Aghosh benefits at the same time?
No, under the new policy, you cannot receive both. You are only allowed to get support from one major welfare program.
How do I check if my BISP payment is still active?
You can send your CNIC number to 8171 or visit the official Benazir Income Support Program portal to check your status.