The Benazir Kafalat Program is a safety net program implemented in Pakistan under the late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Its mandate is facilitating loans to assist the country’s poor and needy families.
Benazir Kafalat Program
A social safety net government scheme in Pakistan called the Benazir Kafalat Program is one of the most important programs that targets cash distribution to poor families in Pakistan. While providing small and frequent cash payments to the female heads of households, the program helps to overcome poverty, fulfills women’s needs for financial services, and grants them economic independence.
To check the status of your CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) for the Benazir Kafalat Program, you can follow these steps:
Benazir Kafalat program check CNIC via SMS
- Open the SMS app on your mobile.
- Type your 13-digit CNIC number without any space or dashes.
- Send it to 8171.
You will receive an SMS regarding your eligibility status for the Benazir Kafalat Program.
Check CNIC Benazir Kafalat program online
- Go to the official website
- Find the CNIC Check or Beneficiary Status option.
- Enter your 13-digit CNIC number.
- Click on the submit button.
Your eligibility status will be displayed on the screen.
Benazir Kafalat Program Helpline
If you have any issues or need further assistance, you can contact the BISP helpline:
- Helpline Number: 0800-26477
Contact the helpline for more information about your right to apply and the process.
Visiting a BISP Office
You can also get help at the nearest BISP office or Benazir Kafalat Program Center. It is advisable to take the original CNIC and any other requisite documents.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I check my CNIC status for Benazir Kafalat Program?
You can know your status by sending an SMS with your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes and spaces to 8171. You can also go to the BISP website and use the CNIC Check portal with the CNIC number you entered.
What information will I receive when I check my CNIC status?
After checking your eligibility status, you will get the result about your eligibility for the Benazir Kafalat Program. Whether you are registered as a beneficiary or have further actions to perform are examples of such decisions.
What if I face issues when checking my CNIC status online?
If you have challenges with your internet usage, check your connectivity and try to use it again. If problems continue with either number dialing, you can call the BISP helpline at 0800-26477 for more help.
Is it possible to check someone else CNIC status for Benazir Kafalat Program?
No, it is not; the CNIC check is only intended for the proper respondent to check his or her eligibility status. No two CNIC numbers hold the same information, and one can not check the status of someone else’s CNIC number.