The Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025 is one of the most important parts of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). It was started to fight malnutrition (lack of proper food) and stunting (slow growth in children) in Pakistan.
This program specially supports:
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Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers
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Children under the age of 2 years
By giving cash, food, and health services, the program helps poor families raise healthy children.
Latest Updates (Last Updated: 28 August 2025)
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New Districts Added → The program has now expanded to 15 more districts in Punjab and Sindh.
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Increased Coverage → Over 860,000 families are currently registered. Target: 1.5 million by December 2025.
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More Nashonuma Centers → The total number of Centers has reached 500+ in DHQs, THQs, and BHUs.
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Digital Payments → Beneficiaries can now collect money via JazzCash and HBL Konnect without long queues.
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Special Focus on Girls → Extra Rs. 500 for baby girls continues in 2025 to promote gender equality.
Why This Program is Needed?
In Pakistan, thousands of children suffer from weak growth because of poor nutrition. Many mothers also face health problems during pregnancy.
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40% of children are underweight
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28% are shorter than normal (stunted growth)
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Many mothers do not get enough food or health care
The Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025 helps to reduce these problems by giving money and food at the right time.
Benefits of Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025
Who Gets Help? | Money Given | How Often? | Extra Support |
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Pregnant / breastfeeding mothers | Rs. 2,000 | Every 3 months | Health checkups + awareness sessions |
Baby boy (under 2 years) | Rs. 2,000 | Every 3 months | Growth monitoring |
Baby girl (under 2 years) | Rs. 2,500 | Every 3 months | Extra cash support for girls |
All children & mothers | Nutrition packets | Monthly | Free food + health awareness |
Girls get extra money (Rs. 2,500) to improve gender equality and ensure better care.
Conditions (Rules for Getting Payment)
The money is only given if families follow these rules:
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Mothers must go for regular health checkups
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Children must get vaccinations
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Families must attend awareness sessions at Nashonuma Centers
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Growth monitoring of children is required
If these rules are not followed, cash payments may be stopped.
Where is the Program Working?
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More than 500 Nashonuma Centers in 158+ districts
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Over 860,000 mothers and children are already registered
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Government’s target: 1.5 million by end of 2025
These centers are mostly in:
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District Headquarter (DHQ) hospitals
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Tehsil Headquarter (THQ) hospitals
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Rural Health Centers (RHC)
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Basic Health Units (BHU)
Registration Process (Step by Step Guide)
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Visit the nearest Nashonuma Center (check in hospital or BISP office).
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Take:
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CNIC (mother’s ID card)
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B-Form of child (if available)
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Doctor’s slip (if pregnant)
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Do biometric verification (fingerprint scan).
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Get a health checkup and attend awareness session.
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Receive your Nashonuma Card.
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Collect payments through JazzCash or HBL Konnect.
Extra Help for Weak Children
Some children are severely weak. For them:
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Special treatment is given in Nutrition Stabilization Centers (NSCs).
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Over 43,000 children already treated.
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Success rate: 98% recovery.
This shows the program is not only giving money, but also saving lives.
Security Tips for Beneficiaries
Always follow these safety rules to protect your money:
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Never share your CNIC or PIN with anyone.
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Only trust SMS from 8171 official number.
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Always ask for a printed receipt when taking money from ATM or agent.
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Do not respond to unknown phone calls or messages.
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Report any fraud immediately on the official BISP helpline or website.
These trust signals show that the program is safe, transparent, and reliable.
FAQs
Q1: What is the Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025?
It is a program for pregnant women and children under 2 years. It gives cash, food, and health support.
Q2: Who can apply?
Pregnant / breastfeeding mothers and children under 2 years, who are already part of BISP.
Q3: How much money is given?
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Rs. 2,000 for mothers and baby boys
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Rs. 2,500 for baby girls (every 3 months)
Q4: How to register?
Visit the nearest Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025 Center with CNIC and B-Form, complete biometric, and attend health sessions.
Q5: How many people are in the program?
More than 860,000 mothers and children. Target: 1.5 million by end of 2025.
Q6: Is medical checkup required?
Yes. Without health checkups and awareness sessions, payments will not be given.
Q7: What is the BISP payment in 2025?
In 2025, the BISP Kafalat payment is Rs. 10,500 every 3 months. For Nashonuma, mothers and children get Rs. 2,000–2,500.
Q8: How to register in Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025?
Go to the nearest Nashonuma Center at DHQ/THQ/BHU hospital, bring CNIC, B-Form of child, and complete biometric verification.
Q9: How to check Ehsaas Program money 2025 online?
You can check your Ehsaas Program payment by entering your CNIC on the 8171 web portal or by sending your CNIC to 8171 via SMS.
Q10: What is the Nashonuma payment package?
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Rs. 2,000 for mothers and baby boys
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Rs. 2,500 for baby girls
Free food and health awareness sessions
Q11: How to register in Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025?
Visit the nearest Nashonuma Center with your CNIC and medical documents. Pregnant women and mothers with children under 2 years can register after biometric verification.
Q12: Are there jobs in Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025?
Yes, some jobs are offered under the program (like health staff, data entry, field officers). Jobs are usually announced on the official Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025 website and local health departments.