If your 8171 portal shows Approved or Released but the funds are blocked or not withdrawable, you are most likely affected by the 2026 security filtering phase introduced by the Benazir Income Support Programme.

This is not a rejection. It is a temporary verification block to ensure only eligible families continue receiving the Rs. 13,500 quarterly stipend.

Below is the exact, official reactivation process as of February 4, 2026.

1. Identify the Block Reason (933 / Survey / Biometric Errors)

Most blocks fall into these categories:

NSER Survey Expiry (Most Common)

• BISP requires data renewal every 3 years
• If your last survey was before 2023, payment is auto-blocked until re-verification

Data Mismatch

Triggered when:

• CNIC details updated at NADRA
• Marital status changed
• District or address changed

The system freezes payment to prevent misuse.

Biometric Lock (Error 938)

• Multiple failed thumbprint attempts
• Account temporarily locked to stop fraud

2. Reactivation Process (Step-by-Step)

Step A: Complete the Dynamic Survey (Mandatory)

You cannot unblock payments online.

Where to go

• Nearest BISP Tehsil Registration Office

Documents required

• Original CNIC
• Children’s B-Forms
• Electricity or gas bill (address verification)

What happens

• Officer conducts a Dynamic Survey
• Income, assets, family size, and residence are re-verified

Processing time

• Block removal usually takes 15 to 30 days
• Status updates automatically on 8171

Step B: Resolve Biometric Blocks via NADRA

If machines show “Verification Failed”:

Option 1: Biometric Refresh

• Visit a NADRA Mega / Registration Center
• Request fingerprint update

Option 2: Facial Verification (New 2026 Rule)

• For worn or unreadable fingerprints
• NADRA issues a Facial Verification Certificate
• Submit it at the BISP office
• Payment allowed via facial ID or manual bypass

Step C: Try a Biometric ATM (Avoid Retailers)

Some “blocked” claims at shops are not real blocks.

What to do

• Go to HBL or Bank Alfalah biometric ATM
• Select BISP / Ehsaas
• Enter CNIC
• Use thumbprint

If the block exists only at retailer level, the ATM often releases cash immediately.

3. Critical Deadlines & Payment Impact

NSER Survey Deadline

• June 30, 2026
• Missing this deadline = permanent removal from Kafaalat

Double Installment Rule

If your payment is blocked now but reactivated:

• You will receive Rs. 27,000 (double installment) in the next cycle

Holiday & Office Closure Alert

• Thursday, Feb 5: Kashmir Day (National Holiday)
• Punjab: Offices closed Feb 6–7 due to Basant

👉 Best day to act: Monday, February 9, 2026
👉 Bring all original documents to avoid repeat visits

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