Quick answer: Benazir Nashonuma supports mothers and babies in Benazir Kafaalat families during the first 1,000 days of a child's life. BISP pays Rs 3,500 per quarter for a pregnant woman, Rs 3,500 for a boy under two and Rs 4,000 for a girl under two, as long as the family completes regular health check-ups, immunisation and growth monitoring at a Nashonuma centre. Families also receive specialised nutritious food.
Nearly four in ten young children in Pakistan are stunted, meaning they are too short for their age because of poor nutrition. Stunting harms health and learning for life, and it starts in pregnancy and the first two years. Nashonuma (also searched as Benazir Nashonuma program or BISP Nashonuma registration) tries to prevent it with cash, food and health advice.
Nashonuma stipend per quarter
| Beneficiary | Amount per quarter |
|---|---|
| Pregnant woman | Rs 3,500 |
| Boy child under 2 years | Rs 3,500 |
| Girl child under 2 years | Rs 4,000 |
These are the amounts shown on BISP's Nashonuma page (checked November 2026). The stipend is conditional: if the required visits are missed, that quarter's payment can be withheld. Nashonuma is paid in addition to Benazir Kafaalat. To see your family's total, use the BISP payment calculator.
Who is eligible for Nashonuma
- Pregnant women (at any stage) and breastfeeding mothers who are enrolled in Benazir Kafaalat.
- Children under two of a Kafaalat beneficiary.
- The family must live in an area where Nashonuma is running. BISP says the programme operates in 158 districts through 558 Nashonuma centres, including mobile units.
Children leave the programme when they turn two.
Not yet in Kafaalat? Check your status with the 8171 check by CNIC, and if there is no record, complete the NSER survey.
Documents you need
- Valid CNIC of the mother
- Pregnancy screening at a registered health facility (for pregnant women)
- NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC) for the child
- EPI immunisation card for the child
Register your baby's birth and get the child on your family record at NADRA soon after birth. Without it, the child cannot be added to Nashonuma.
What the family must do (conditions)
- Health check-ups: antenatal visits during pregnancy and postnatal visits after birth, plus awareness sessions at the centre.
- Specialised nutritious food (SNF): collect it and use it as the health worker advises.
- Immunisation: keep the child's vaccinations up to date on the national EPI schedule.
- Growth monitoring: take the child for regular weight and height checks, at least every quarter.
How to register for Benazir Nashonuma
- Confirm your household is an active Kafaalat beneficiary.
- Ask your BISP tehsil office or local health facility where the nearest Nashonuma centre is.
- Visit the centre with the documents above. Staff register you and schedule your visits.
- Attend every visit. The stipend is paid with your BISP payment into your digital wallet.
Why the first 1,000 days matter
From conception to a child's second birthday, the brain and body grow faster than at any other time. Good nutrition for the mother during pregnancy and for the baby in these two years reduces stunting, illness and anaemia, and helps children do better at school later, when they may also qualify for Taleemi Wazaif.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Nashonuma stipend?
Rs 3,500 per quarter for a pregnant woman, Rs 3,500 for a boy under two and Rs 4,000 for a girl under two, according to BISP.
Who can join Benazir Nashonuma?
Pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children under two, from Benazir Kafaalat families in districts where the programme runs.
What documents are needed for Nashonuma?
The mother's valid CNIC, pregnancy screening at a registered health facility, the child's NADRA Family Registration Certificate and the EPI immunisation card.
Why was my Nashonuma payment not received?
The most common reason is a missed health or growth-monitoring visit. Ask the staff at your Nashonuma centre which condition was not met.
Until what age does a child get Nashonuma?
Until the child turns two years old.
Sources
- BISP Benazir Nashonuma programme page: bisp.gov.pk
Haqdaar is independent and not part of BISP. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official helpline 0800-26477 or 8171.bisp.gov.pk.
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