Benazir Nashonuma Programme 2026: Stipend, Eligibility and How to Register
Benazir Nashonuma supports the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. Pregnant or breastfeeding women aged 18–59 who are already in Benazir Kafaalat, and their children under two, get a quarterly stipend and specialised nutritious food at Nashonuma centres, if they keep health check-ups and vaccinations up to date.
At a glance
| Who | Pregnant or breastfeeding Kafaalat women aged 18–59, and their children under 2 |
|---|---|
| Stipend per quarter | Pregnant woman Rs 3,500 · boy under 2 Rs 3,500 · girl under 2 Rs 4,000 (BISP page) |
| Up to | Rs 42,500 per beneficiary in total, according to BISP |
| Where | 558 Nashonuma centres in 158 districts |
| Evidence | CNIC, pregnancy screening, NADRA FRC for the child, vaccination card |
Official programme page
Registration is at a Nashonuma facilitation centre in a health facility in the programme area.
🔒 Official link – opens the government / bank website. Rozgar for Youth never takes applications or fees.
- Only 8171 is real. BISP sends messages only from 8171. Calls or SMS from any other number about “your payment” are fake.
- No fee, no form. Registration and surveys are free and no survey form is needed. Anyone asking for money to “add you” or “restore” you is a fraudster.
- Fake apps. We could not find any BISP app for checking eligibility or payments. Apps on Play Store using the 8171 name are not BISP’s – some say so themselves. Never type your CNIC into them.
- Deductions. You must receive the full amount. Count it before you leave and report any cut to the BISP tehsil office or helpline 0800-26477.
- Your phone and SIM stay with you. Never hand your phone or Benazir SIM to a retailer or agent. Withdrawal needs only your original CNIC and fingerprint or registered number.
Rozgar for Youth is not BISP and never asks for your CNIC.
How to register
- Check you are in KafaalatNashonuma is only for women already enrolled in Benazir Kafaalat.
- Get pregnancy screeningAt a registered health facility.
- Visit a Nashonuma centreTake your CNIC; for a child, the NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC) and the EPI vaccination card.
- Keep the health conditionsAntenatal and postnatal check-ups, take the special food, vaccinate the child and attend growth checks.
What each result means
| Result or message | What it means | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Registered | You and/or your child are in the programme. | Attend each quarterly visit to stay eligible. |
| Stipend withheld | A health condition (visit, vaccination, growth check) was missed. | Complete the missed visit at the centre. |
| Child graduated | The child has turned two. | Normal; the child leaves the programme. |
| Not in programme area | You live outside the districts where Nashonuma runs. | Ask the tehsil office about the nearest centre. |
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Benazir Nashonuma?
Pregnant or breastfeeding women aged 18–59 already in Benazir Kafaalat, and their children under two, living in a programme area.
How much is the Nashonuma stipend?
BISP’s page lists Rs 3,500 per quarter for a pregnant woman or boy under two and Rs 4,000 for a girl under two.
Why do girls get more?
BISP says the higher amount for girls reflects the programme’s gender-responsive design.
What documents are needed?
Your CNIC, pregnancy screening, the child’s NADRA FRC and the EPI vaccination card.
How many Nashonuma centres are there?
558 facilitation centres in 158 districts, according to BISP.
Do I get food as well as money?
Yes. Specialised nutritious food is given to pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under two.
When does a child leave Nashonuma?
At two years of age.
Can non-Kafaalat women join?
No. Nashonuma is for women already enrolled in Benazir Kafaalat.
Official sources
- BISP – Benazir Nashonuma (eligibility, evidence, stipends)
- Express Tribune – Rs500 increase for education and Nashonuma stipends (Feb 2026)
- BISP – regional and tehsil office contacts
Always confirm details with the official source before applying.
Updates
- 12 Nov 2026: Page published from BISP’s Nashonuma page (eligibility, evidence, stipends, scale).
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