BISP 8171 Update: New PMT Score Rules You Must Know to Qualify
BISP 8171 New PMT Score
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP 8171) continues to play a vital role in reducing poverty across Pakistan, with a focus on empowering women through direct financial assistance. With the latest 2025 update, a new PMT (Proxy Means Test) score has been introduced to assess eligibility. This change is critical for both current beneficiaries and new applicants, as it sets a new benchmark for determining who qualifies for financial aid. If your household’s PMT score no longer meets the updated threshold, you may risk being removed from the program—even if you were previously eligible.
This update affects millions of families who depend on BISP support for their basic needs, especially women striving for financial independence and better futures for their children. If you are already enrolled or planning to apply, understanding the new PMT score criteria is essential. In this video, we break down the latest eligibility rules, who will be included, who may be disqualified, and how you can check your PMT score. Stay informed and protect your access to government aid by watching the full update.
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🌐 What Is the PMT Score in BISP 8171?
The PMT (Proxy Means Test) score is a statistical system used by the Government of Pakistan to evaluate the financial standing of households. This score helps determine whether a family qualifies for support under programs like BISP 8171. It’s calculated based on multiple factors such as:
- Total household income
- Ownership of land, vehicles, or property
- Educational background of family members
- School enrollment of children
- Presence of any formal employment or business activity
Simply put: a lower PMT score indicates a poorer household and a higher score reflects a better financial position. The lower your score, the higher your chances of receiving government aid.
🚫 Which Women Are No Longer Eligible?
As part of the latest BISP reforms, the eligibility threshold has been updated. Now, any woman with a PMT score above 32 will be excluded from the BISP 8171 program—including the Kafalat program. This change is meant to ensure that women whose financial status has improved no longer occupy space meant for more vulnerable applicants.
As a result of this policy, around 3.5 million women are being disqualified from future installments. Most of these women now fall outside the eligibility range due to increased household income or assets.
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✅ Who Is Still Eligible Despite a High Score?
Thankfully, BISP has introduced compassionate exemptions for particularly vulnerable groups:
- Widows:
Widowed women can remain eligible for financial assistance even if their PMT score is up to 36. Their unique circumstances are being taken into account to prevent hardship. - Households with Disabled Members:
If the woman herself or someone in her household has a physical or mental disability, she too can remain in the program with a PMT score up to 36. These households face added daily challenges, and the government is offering them relief.
📢 What Should Disqualified Women Do?
If you’ve received a message or suspect that your name has been removed from the BISP program due to your PMT score, here are immediate steps you should take:
- Check for Notifications:
BISP will inform you via SMS or official notice if you’ve been disqualified. - Visit the 8171 Portal (when available):
Currently, the BISP 8171 web portal is temporarily closed for updates. Once restored, it will show the updated eligibility status of all applicants. - Contact BISP Offices:
You can visit your nearest BISP tehsil office or call the Benazir Helpline at 0800-26477 to confirm your status or file a complaint.
🌟 A New Opportunity for Deserving Women
The removal of 3.5 million ineligible women from the program has created a golden opportunity for other deserving women who were previously left out. If you believe your PMT score is below 32, and you have never received BISP benefits, now is your time to act.
✅ Visit your nearest BISP center
✅ Complete your dynamic survey and registration
✅ Provide all required documents honestly
This new update means that new deserving applicants will replace those who have become ineligible—so acting now could ensure your inclusion in the upcoming beneficiary list.
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📌 Final Thoughts
While the changes may seem discouraging to some, the primary goal of this new PMT-based policy is to make the BISP program more efficient, transparent, and fair. The government aims to ensure that financial support reaches the most vulnerable and truly deserving households across the country.
Make sure your data is correct, complete your survey on time, and stay informed. If you or someone you know truly needs help, this is the right time to get registered.
