Is BISP Kafalat rising to Rs 19,500 in January 2027? The official figure is Rs 18,000
Many websites and social media posts say the quarterly Benazir Kafalat payment will rise to Rs 19,500 from January 2027. We could not trace that figure to BISP, the federal budget or any government statement. The official plan is Rs 18,000 from January 2027.
What the official sources say
- 22 June 2026: at a BISP briefing for the First Lady, published by the President’s office, officials said Rs 14,500 is being paid to 12 million households, with plans to raise it to Rs 18,000 from January 2027.
- May 2026: Pakistan told the IMF that the 2026-27 budget would make room to raise Kafalat from Rs 14,500 to Rs 18,000 per beneficiary from January 2027, as Profit reported.
Who is affected
All Benazir Kafalat beneficiaries. Until the increase starts, each quarterly instalment is Rs 14,500, including October to December 2026.
What to do next
- Treat any amount above Rs 18,000 for January 2027 as unconfirmed unless BISP announces it.
- Check payments only by sending your CNIC to 8171 or on the official 8171 portal.
- Do not pay anyone who promises a “higher” instalment. BISP payments carry no fee.
We will update this page when BISP announces the January 2027 amount.
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Official sources
- President of Pakistan – First Lady briefed on BISP (22 Jun 2026)
- Profit – Govt plans to raise Kafaalat payments to Rs18,000 from January 2027 (16 May 2026)
- BISP – 8171 web portal (official)
Always confirm details with the official source before applying.
Updates
- 12 Nov 2026: Published after checking the sources listed above.
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