Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) beneficiaries have long faced difficulties receiving their payments due to fingerprint verification errors. Many senior women and laborers could not access their quarterly stipend of Rs.13,500 as their fingerprints failed at banks, ATMs, and BISP centers despite updates at NADRA offices. This created serious hardships and financial delays for thousands of deserving women across Pakistan.
یہ مسئلہ کئی مہینوں سے جاری تھا، جس کی وجہ سے مستحق خواتین اپنی قسطیں حاصل نہیں کر پا رہی تھیں۔ اکثر بزرگ خواتین اور جسمانی مشقت کرنے والی خواتین کی انگلیوں کے نشان مٹ چکے تھے، جس سے بائیو میٹرک سسٹم میں تصدیق نہیں ہو پا رہی تھی۔ نتیجتاً، ان خواتین کو اپنے حق کی رقم حاصل کرنے میں شدید پریشانی کا سامنا تھا۔
بے نظیر انکم سپورٹ پروگرام نے اس مسئلے کا مستقل حل تلاش کرتے ہوئے نان بائیو میٹرک ویریفیکیشن سسٹم (NON-BVS) متعارف کرایا۔ اس سسٹم کے تحت مستحق خواتین اپنی شناخت دستاویزات اور قریبی خاندان کے کسی فرد کی گارنٹی پر اپنی امداد حاصل کر سکتی ہیں، تاکہ فنگر پرنٹ کی ناکامی کی وجہ سے کسی کو اپنی رقم سے محروم نہ ہونا پڑے۔
What is the NON-BVS System and Why Was It Introduced?
The Non-Biometric Verification System was introduced by BISP to support those who, despite visiting NADRA for fingerprint updates, still cannot verify their identity using biometric machines. This alternative process allows beneficiaries to withdraw payments through a document-based and guarantor-backed mechanism.
The aim is to make sure nobody is left behind just because machines cannot read worn-out fingerprints.
Who Can Benefit from NON-BVS?
You can apply if:
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You are a registered BISP beneficiary.
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Your fingerprints were updated at NADRA recently.
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Biometric verification still fails at payment points.
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You have a close family member, like your spouse, son, or daughter, to act as a guarantor.
This process has been introduced so that only the most genuine cases receive support.
Steps to Apply for NON-BVS
Here’s a simple guide to applying:
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Visit the nearest BISP Tehsil Office.
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Get the NON-BVS application form and fill it carefully.
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Attach copies of CNICs for yourself and your guarantor.
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Submit the form in person with your guarantor present.
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Wait for your application to be processed and approved.
Once approved, your BISP payments will be released without biometric verification.
Payment Amounts Beneficiaries Can Receive
If approved for NON-BVS, beneficiaries can receive:
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Rs.13,500 as their current installment.
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Multiple past missed payments, if any, up to 2–4 past installments.
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Payment will be processed as per BISP records at designated payment centers.
Areas Where NON-BVS is Available
The NON-BVS facility is active mainly in South Punjab as a pilot program. It will soon be expanded across Pakistan to help all deserving women overcome fingerprint issues.
Exact Date of Payment Withdrawal
BISP processes payments within 10 to 15 days after the successful submission of your application. You will receive a confirmation once the payment is ready for withdrawal at your BISP center. Payments will be made in order of application approvals.
Key Instructions for Applicants
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Only the actual beneficiary can apply — do not send someone on your behalf.
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Bring a close family member as a guarantor.
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Make sure all CNICs involved are valid.
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The process is completely free; do not pay anyone for help.
Conclusion
BISP’s NON-BVS system is a much-needed breakthrough for those women who have long been denied their rightful payments. If you or someone you know is facing fingerprint issues, visit your nearest BISP center, complete the process properly, and receive your financial support without biometric hurdles.