BISP Payment Block for Women Abroad
Women Abroad’s BISP Payment Block. Many registered women are directly impacted by a significant update released by Pakistan’s largest social welfare program, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).
According to the latest government directive, women who:
- Have personally traveled abroad,
- Are currently residing outside Pakistan, or
- Have been sponsored for foreign travel by a husband, brother, or father,
will no longer be eligible to receive BISP payments. They will be ineligible for a maximum of two years after their accounts have been blocked.This strict policy aims to ensure that financial aid reaches only poor and deserving women who currently reside within Pakistan and rely on BISP support for survival.
Women Who Traveled Abroad Now Blocked from BISP Payments
In October 2025, the Government of Pakistan introduced new digital verification rules under the BISP travel policy. The program now cross-checks the travel and immigration data of all beneficiaries.
If any woman has traveled outside the country or lives abroad, her BISP payments will be suspended immediately for two years.The purpose of this move is to maintain transparency and eliminate misuse of funds by individuals who are not financially dependent on the program.
Immediate Policy Change: Two-Year Prohibition
All female beneficiaries whose travel or visa history demonstrates any kind of international movement are subject to the new BISP foreign travel restriction.Women who have traveled overseas, even once in the previous one to two years, will not be able to make any payments or re-register under the Benazir Kafaalat Program for two years.
Why This Change Was Made
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) was created to assist low-income women struggling with daily expenses like food, rent, healthcare,and education.However, recent reports revealed that some registered beneficiaries traveled abroad, applied for visas, or received monthly stipends while being financially supported by family members residing abroad.
This goes against the purpose of BISP, which is designed only for needy women living in Pakistan.
By blocking payments for those with foreign travel records, the government ensures:
- Transparency in fund distribution
- Better targeting of genuinely poor families
- Elimination of ineligible beneficiaries
What Happens If You’re Flagged as Ineligible?
If your records match the foreign travel or immigration criteria, the following actions will be taken by BISP:
- Your BISP payments will all be immediately halted.
- You will not be allowed to get any help for two years.
- During the ban period, re-registration or reapplication will not be permitted.
- Any pending applications will be automatically rejected in the 8171 system.
- This process is fully automated, meaning manual reversal or influence through local offices is not possible unless officially announced by BISP Headquarters.
Duration and Policy for Re-registration
- After your case is flagged, you will be banned for two years.
- During this period, you are unable to register for BISP or reapply.
- Unless the government issues a policy relaxation notice, the two-year restriction is still in effect even if you return to Pakistan.
What Would Happen If You Were Blocked by Error?
It’s possible that data errors in NADRA or FIA systems led to the incorrect blocking of some women who had never traveled overseas.
Take the following actions if you think your BISP payments were mistakenly stopped:
- Go to the BISP Tehsil Office that is closest to you.
- Bring your original travel documents, passport, and CNIC, if you have one.
- Send in your written explanation and request a verification review.
- Your status will be manually confirmed and updated in the system if confirmed.
Conclusion
The Pakistani government has taken a brave step to guarantee that aid reaches only legitimate and needy families with the BISP Payment Block for Women Abroad policy.Expect to be suspended from the program for two years if you or your family have recently traveled overseas. To prevent erroneous blocking, always confirm your travel and CNIC information with BISP or NADRA.