BISP 28 October 2026 Installment Districts List: 62 Districts, 6 Clusters and Payment Details

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) installment for 28 October 2026 has been released for 62 districts across the country, divided into six clusters and handled by six partner banks. A total of 3,992,489 beneficiaries are covered under today’s release list, making it one of the largest single-day district releases of the October–December 2026 quarter.

Beneficiaries whose districts appear in the list below fall under today’s installment release. The announcement also states that the remaining districts will be announced very soon, and people in those districts should wait for their turn instead of relying on unofficial lists or messages.

28 October 2026 Installment at a Glance

• Release date: 28 October 2026
• Districts covered: 62 districts
• Clusters: 6, each handled by one partner bank
• Total beneficiaries: 3,992,489
• Quarterly installment: Rs 14,500 for the October–December 2026 quarter
• Next planned installment: Rs 18,000 per quarter from January 2027
• Payment check: Send your CNIC number to 8171 by SMS
• Helpline: 0800-26477 (toll-free)

Cluster-Wise Summary

Today’s release is organised into six district clusters. Each cluster is linked to a single partner bank, and the beneficiary totals below are the figures given for each cluster.

District Breakdown by Cluster

Find your district in the cluster lists below. The partner bank shown for each cluster is the bank handling payments for that cluster’s districts in this release.

District 605 — HBL (14 districts, 757,270 beneficiaries)

• Awaran
• Faisalabad
• Gwadar
• Hub
• Karachi Central
• Karachi East
• Karachi South
• Karachi West
• Keamari
• Korangi
• Lasbela
• Malir
• Pakpattan
• Thatta

District 607 — Mobilink Microfinance (8 districts, 625,718 beneficiaries)

• Chaghi
• Hyderabad
• Kharan
• Malakand Protected Area
• Rahim Yar Khan
• Sajawal
• Tando Allahyar
• Tando Muhammad Khan

District 610 — Bank of Punjab (BOP) (11 districts, 759,571 beneficiaries)

• Chiniot
• Dera Ghazi Khan
• Jacobabad
• Jaffarabad
• Jhal Magsi
• Qambar Shahdadkot
• Mardan
• Naseerabad
• Sohbatpur
• Taunsa
• Usta Muhammad

District 615 — HBL Microfinance (9 districts, 635,512 beneficiaries)

• Jampur
• Kech
• Nankana Sahib
• Naushahro Feroze
• Panjgur
• Quetta
• Rajanpur
• Shangla
• Vehari

District 614 — Telenor Microfinance (13 districts, 674,810 beneficiaries)

• Bagh
• Diamer
• Ghanch
• Kharmang
• Khuzdar
• Kohat
• Kot Addu
• Muzaffargarh
• Poonch
• Sudhnoti
• Sukkur
• Tangir
• Washuk

District 611 — Bank Alfalah (BAFL) (7 districts, 539,608 beneficiaries)

• Dera Bugti
• Hafizabad
• Karak
• Kashmore
• Khanewal
• Kohlu
• Lahore

Full District List Grouped by Cluster

The complete list of all 62 districts, grouped by cluster and partner bank, is given below for quick reference.

How to Check Your Payment

Beneficiaries in the listed districts can confirm their installment through the official SMS service:

• Step 1: Type your CNIC number in a new message on your mobile phone.
• Step 2: Send the message to 8171.
• Step 3: Wait for the official reply, which comes only from 8171.
• Official portal: Updates are also available on the official BISP portal at bisp.gov.pk.
• Need help: Call the toll-free helpline 0800-26477 if you have a question about your payment.

If Your District Is Not on Today’s List

Beneficiaries in districts that do not appear above should note the following:

• Wait for your turn: The announcement states that the remaining districts will be announced very soon, and people should wait for their turn.
• Do not trust unofficial lists: Only the 62 districts given in this release are covered today, so lists circulating from other sources should not be treated as official.
• Keep checking: You can still check your status at any time by sending your CNIC to 8171.
• No new registration step is mentioned: This release covers existing beneficiaries in the listed districts, and no separate registration step has been announced with it.

Protect Yourself From Fake Messages

Payment releases always attract fake messages, so keep these points in mind:

• Official messages only from 8171: Genuine BISP messages come only from 8171, so a message from any other number should not be treated as official.
• Do not share personal details: Never share your CNIC details or personal information in reply to an unknown number or caller.
• Verify before acting: If a message asks you to act urgently, first verify your status through 8171 or the toll-free helpline 0800-26477.
• Report suspicious messages: Call 0800-26477 if you receive a message that claims to be from BISP but comes from another number.

Contact and Helpline Details

Conclusion

The 28 October 2026 installment release covers 62 districts in six clusters, with 3,992,489 beneficiaries and six partner banks handling payments. Beneficiaries in the listed districts can confirm their payment by sending their CNIC to 8171 or by calling the toll-free helpline 0800-26477. Those whose districts are not on today’s list should wait for their turn, as the remaining districts will be announced very soon. The current quarterly installment stands at Rs 14,500, with Rs 18,000 per quarter planned from January 2027.

FAQs

Which districts are included in the 28 October 2026 BISP installment?

A total of 62 districts are included, spread across six clusters: District 605 (HBL), District 607 (Mobilink Microfinance), District 610 (Bank of Punjab), District 615 (HBL Microfinance), District 614 (Telenor Microfinance) and District 611 (Bank Alfalah).

How many beneficiaries are covered in today’s release?

A total of 3,992,489 beneficiaries are covered across the six clusters, with the largest cluster being District 610 at 759,571 beneficiaries and the smallest being District 611 at 539,608 beneficiaries.

How much is the current BISP installment?

The October–December 2026 quarterly installment is Rs 14,500. An increase to Rs 18,000 per quarter is planned from January 2027.

How can I check my BISP payment?

Send your CNIC number by SMS to 8171 and wait for the official reply, which comes only from 8171. You can also call the toll-free helpline 0800-26477 for help.

What should I do if my district is not in today’s list?

Wait for your turn. The announcement states that the remaining districts will be announced very soon, and beneficiaries in those districts should not rely on unofficial lists.

How do I know a BISP message is genuine?

Genuine BISP messages come only from 8171. A message from any other number should not be treated as official, and suspicious messages can be reported on the toll-free helpline 0800-26477.

When will the remaining districts be announced?

The announcement states that the remaining districts will be announced very soon. Until then, beneficiaries in those districts should wait for their turn and check their status through 8171 rather than acting on unofficial lists.