8171 Web Portal Closed Important Notice
Government of Pakistan initiated Benazir Income Support Program is the only hope for nearly 10 million poor and deserving families at present. Because currently, the program is giving cash financial support to nearly 10 million women quarterly, due to which these families are meeting their basic needs. And if you too are included in this program, then you should be aware that currently BISP is still disbursing payments to women beneficiaries of the Kafalat Program.
Actually, in addition to this, BISP is also making payments to children who are beneficiaries of the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif Program. But within one year, one serious issue has been observed about this program, on one of which all BISP beneficiaries should be fully informed
If you have tried visiting the 8171 web portal (https://8171.bisp.gov.pk) in the recent past, you might have been greeted with a “Service Unavailable” or “Error” message. The website has been temporarily shut down for which reason people are not able to verify their eligibility, installment details, or PMT score.
Why Did This Problem Arise?
There may be a few possible reasons for the web portal downtime:
- High traffic: Because the updates for the newest installment (May/June 2025) are being made available, the website has become highly congested.
- System update or repair: In some cases, server updates or software maintenance are performed to enhance the portal.
- Security reasons: Security updates might be performed to secure public data.
- Installment-related changes: Fresh installment details might be being updated.
Is The 8171 Web Portal Down Forever?
Definitely not. This is merely a transient technical problem that will be addressed shortly. If we observe the web portal shutdowns of the past, this problem previously used to get resolved within a matter of days. But this time, despite two to three months having passed, the problem has still not got resolved.
And as per the updates released by BISP, day and night efforts are being made on this matter, and in the next few days, the matter will be settled officially, and then you will be able to verify your eligibility and installment details again once the website is restored.
What can you do till then?
Until the web portal is restored, you can verify your information through the following alternative means:
Check through SMS
Send an SMS containing your 13-digit CNIC number to 8171. You will get a response within a couple of minutes, telling you whether you qualify or not.
Call the BISP Helpline
If no response is received to the SMS or more information is required, you may contact BISP’s helpline at 0800-26477. The call is free, and you just need to give your CNIC number, following which the representative will guide you thoroughly.
Go to the nearest BISP office
In case you are having trouble accessing the information online or via phone, you may go to the nearest BISP or Ehsaas Markaz. Here you can also get your information updated and also get to know your eligibility. Bring your CNIC with you so that the personnel can guide you
Beware Of Rumors
Different rumors are going viral on social media following the announcement of the shutdown of the 8171 portal. Some are claiming that the program has been shut down, while others are claiming that new individuals are not being included. All of such information is false. It is a temporary technical glitch that is being addressed
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Conclusion
8171 web portal closure can definitely be frustrating, particularly for people who wish to verify the new installment or eligibility. But never worry. Obtain information from other sources, and immediately the portal is reactivated, you will be able to utilize all the facilities as before. In the meantime, be patient and acquire information only from genuine sources. Shield yourself and other people from fake news and rumors