The announcement that the Benazir Kafalat 13500 Payment Stopped 2025 for many women under the BISP PMT score policy 2025 has raised concern across Pakistan. Families who once relied on quarterly financial aid are now being informed—via official BISP letters—that their support has been suspended.
This comprehensive guide explains: why stipends stopped, how PMT scores work, the dynamic survey process, real-life examples, and next steps for affected women.
What Is the Benazir Kafalat Program?
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is Pakistan’s largest social safety net initiative, launched in 2008. It provides direct cash transfers to women from low-income households, ensuring financial relief and poverty reduction.
- Quarterly stipend (2025 update): PKR 13,500
- Target group: Women in vulnerable households
- Verification method: National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER survey) and PMT score
🔗 Official BISP Website confirms that the program prioritizes transparency and digital monitoring to ensure aid reaches the most deserving families.
Why Has the Benazir Kafalat Stipend Stopped?
Many women recently discovered that their BISP stipends were suspended after the dynamic survey. The main reason is their PMT score crossing the eligibility threshold.
Main reasons for suspension:
- PMT Score Above Cutoff – If a household’s PMT score rises above the set limit, they become ineligible.
- Change in Household Income – Someone gaining employment, pension, or business income affects eligibility.
- Property or Assets Declared – Owning land, vehicles, or businesses increases PMT scores.
- Official Notification – Women receive a BISP suspension letter at their home address.
👉 According to Dawn News, the government insists that no genuinely deserving woman will be removed without careful verification.
⚠️ Important: Women whose stipends are suspended must not visit payment centers, as no funds will be released until eligibility is reassessed.
What Is the PMT Score?
The Proxy Means Test (PMT) score is used to measure household poverty levels. It considers:
- Household income
- Number of dependents
- Type of housing (katcha/pakka)
- Property or land ownership
- Assets (vehicles, livestock)
- Utility bills & lifestyle indicators
| PMT Score Range | Eligibility Status | Remarks |
| 0 – 32 | Eligible | Qualifies for BISP stipend |
| 33 – 37 | Borderline | Needs further verification |
| 38+ | Not Eligible | Stipend stopped |
🔗 World Bank’s report on Social Protection in Pakistan confirms that PMT scores are globally recognized to target subsidies fairly.
Step-by-Step Flow of BISP Dynamic Survey 2025
The dynamic survey ensures beneficiaries are updated according to their current circumstances.
Survey Flow:
- Registration – Women register through NSER centers.
- Household Data Collection – Information on income, property, dependents.
- PMT Score Generation – Automated score calculated.
- Eligibility Decision – If below threshold → eligible; if above → stipend stopped.
- Notification Letter – Official letter delivered at home.
- Appeal/Resurvey Option – Households may request a new survey.
👉 For official details, see the Government of Pakistan NSER info page.
What Should Women Do If Their Stipend Is Stopped?
If you received a BISP suspension letter, follow these steps:
- Read the Letter – It explains the suspension reason.
- Do Not Visit Payment Centers – Payments are blocked until resurvey.
- Contact Local BISP Office – Visit your nearest tehsil office for clarification.
- Apply for Re-Survey – If still poor, request a dynamic resurvey.
- Check Online Status – Use the 8171 portal or helpline for updates.
🔗 UNICEF has highlighted the importance of resurvey systems in Pakistan’s social safety nets.
Real-Life Example Cases
- Maria from Punjab – Her PMT score rose to 36 after her husband’s small business started. → Stipend stopped.
- Nargis from Sindh – A widow living in rented house with score 29. → Stipend continues.
- Ayesha from KP – Household owned farmland, raising score to 40. → Stipend stopped.
These cases show how income, property, and assets influence PMT scores.
Call to Action
👉 If your Benazir Kafalat stipend stopped, don’t panic. Check your eligibility through the BISP 8171 portal, visit your local BISP tehsil office, and request a resurvey.
Stay updated with official BISP news instead of relying on social media rumors.
FAQs – Benazir Kafalat 13500 Payment Stopped 2025
Because your PMT score exceeded the eligibility threshold in the dynamic survey.
Yes, you can request a resurvey through your nearest BISP office
Usually 32–37, depending on criteria.
Through an official BISP letter delivered to your home.
No, you will not receive payments until your case is resolved.
Final Thoughts
The Benazir Kafalat stipend stopped for thousands of women due to the BISP PMT score policy 2025. While this ensures aid reaches the most deserving families, it has left some households without support.
The solution? Understand your PMT score, use the 8171 portal, and apply for resurvey if your financial status remains weak.
With transparency, accountability, and continued reforms, the Benazir Income Support Programme will remain a cornerstone of Pakistan’s social protection system.
🔗 For more, see Pakistan’s Planning Ministry on Social Protection.
