Why You Received a Letter
Recently, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) re-checked its records to ensure financial aid goes to the most deserving families in Pakistan. Your letter indicates that based on this new review, your family’s status has changed and you no longer meet the requirements for the stipend.
An insider tip to remember is that this check is part of a nationwide system update, meaning the decision is based on official data and not a personal mistake. The process ensures the Programme remains fair and transparent for everyone who needs it.
Stopping Children’s School Payments
Unfortunately, being disqualified from the main support payment also affects your children’s education and health stipends. This means that payments for the Taleemi Wazaif and Benazir Nashonuma programs will stop at the same time.
For example, if your letter states your disqualification month is October, your children will only receive stipend money earned up until that month. A key detail is to check your last payment receipt, as it confirms the final period for which your children received their educational support.
How to Re-Join the Program
Fortunately, you have a clear path to apply again, but you must follow the official rules precisely. Waiting for the required time is the most important step in the process.
To correctly re-apply, you must:
- Find the date written on your official disqualification letter.
- Wait for exactly one full year to pass from that specific date.
- Visit your nearest BISP tehsil office after the year is complete to request a new survey.
Remember that completing a new survey is only an opportunity to re-apply, not a guarantee of re-joining. You will only become eligible again if your new Poverty Measurement Tool (PMT) score is below the threshold of 32.
“This waiting period is a chance to prepare, not give up. Your opportunity to get support again is just one year away.”
Understanding Your New Status
Realizing you are no longer eligible can be difficult, but understanding why helps you prepare for the future. The Programme uses government data to see if a family’s financial situation has improved, which is often the reason for a status change.
Also, be aware that your new status is fixed for the one-year period mentioned in your letter. A lesser-known fact is that during this time, your information is locked in the system, and no BISP official can change it before the waiting period ends.
Warning Against Fraud
Always protect yourself from scammers who might try to take advantage of your situation. These individuals may lie and promise to get you re-registered immediately if you pay them a fee.
Critically, you must know that the BISP re-registration and survey process is completely free of charge. If anyone contacts you asking for money, report them immediately to the official BISP helpline or your local office to keep yourself and others safe.
Your Next Actions
Do not throw away the letter you received, as it is your official record of the disqualification date. Your next step is to mark a calendar for one year from the date on the letter so you know exactly when you can visit a BISP office. Finally, use this time to gather your family’s documents, like your CNIC, to ensure you are ready for a smooth survey process when the time comes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do I need to pay a fee to get my survey done again after one year?
No, all BISP surveys and registrations are 100% free. Never pay anyone who asks for money to help you.
2. What is a PMT score?
A PMT, or Poverty Measurement Tool score, is a number that shows a family’s financial situation based on their assets and income. For this Programme, a score below 32 is required to be considered eligible for financial aid.
3. If my financial situation gets worse again before the year is over, can I apply early?
The rules are very strict, and you cannot get a new survey done before the one-year waiting period mentioned in your letter has passed. You must wait for the full time to have ended before you can re-apply.