The 8171 web portal, used by the Benazir Income Support Programme, is currently unavailable, affecting millions of beneficiaries who rely on it to check eligibility, track payments, confirm registration, and view PMT scores. The temporary closure is not permanent, and payments continue as usual. The portal may display errors such as service unavailable messages, blank pages, or slow loading due to high traffic, maintenance, system upgrades, security enhancements, or database updates for new payment cycles.
Beneficiaries can still verify their information through alternative methods. Sending a 13-digit CNIC number via SMS to 8171 provides confirmation of eligibility and payment status. The BISP toll-free helpline 0800-26477 is also available for assistance, and beneficiaries can visit the nearest BISP office or Ehsaas center with their original CNIC for verification or data updates. Programs affected by the portal downtime include the BISP Kafalat program, Benazir Taleemi Wazaif, new registrations, and online PMT score checks, but payments are not interrupted.
Rumors circulating on social media claiming the program has ended, payments are stopped, or new beneficiaries will not be added are false. Only official BISP sources should be trusted for updates. The portal is expected to reopen once maintenance and upgrades are completed, though no specific date has been announced. Beneficiaries should keep their CNIC valid, avoid unofficial agents, use official SMS and helpline services, refrain from repeated portal refresh attempts, and monitor verified government announcements.
The 8171 web portal closure is a temporary technical issue rather than a program shutdown, and beneficiaries can continue to receive payments and check eligibility through SMS, helpline, or BISP offices. Patience and reliance on official channels ensure access to accurate information and uninterrupted assistance during this period.
