Benazir Hari Card 2026: Registration, Eligibility and Status Check
The Benazir Hari Card is a Sindh government card for small farmers that is used to pay subsidies directly into their accounts. In October 2026, the Sindh Agriculture Department announced a new round under the Sindh Wheat Growers Support Program 2026: wheat growers with 1 to 25 acres will get Rs4,000 per acre to help buy DAP fertiliser, paid through the Benazir Hari Card. This guide explains who is eligible, how to register and how to follow up on your case.
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Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Run by | Agriculture, Supply and Prices Department, Government of Sindh |
| Launched | 14 October 2024 |
| Official portal | benazirharicard.gos.pk |
| Who can apply | Small farmers in Sindh with 1 to 25 acres |
| Partner bank | Sindh Bank |
| Helpline (as listed on the portal) | 0311-1646111 |
| Current support | Rs4,000 per acre for DAP under the Wheat Growers Support Program 2026 |
| Information checked | 12 October 2026 |
What is the Benazir Hari Card?
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari launched the Benazir Hari Card on 14 October 2024. The idea is simple: instead of giving subsidies to fertiliser companies or dealers, the Sindh government pays registered farmers directly through a card linked to a bank account. The cards are issued through Sindh Bank.
When online registration opened in February 2025, the government said the card would be used for subsidies on seed, fertiliser, pesticide and machinery, as well as crop insurance, interest-free loans and help after natural disasters. So far, the main payments made through the card have been fertiliser support for wheat growers.
Sindh Wheat Growers Support Program 2026
On 11 October 2026, the Agriculture Department published the details of the 2026 wheat programme. It is meant to reduce the burden of higher DAP prices expected in the coming Rabi season.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Subsidy | Rs4,000 per acre to buy DAP, based on the area sown with wheat |
| Land limit | 1 to 25 acres in total. Owners of more than 25 acres are not eligible. |
| Extra support | Rs2,000 per maund for farmers who deliver wheat to the Sindh Food Department |
| Payment method | All subsidy payments through the Benazir Hari Card |
| Already registered farmers | No need to register again |
| New farmers | Register through the area Field Assistant with original CNIC and Form VII |
Under the 2025 programme, registered farmers with 1 to 25 acres received help equal to one bag of DAP and two bags of urea per acre. By December 2025, more than 17,000 farmers in Mirpurkhas district alone had registered for that programme, according to APP.
Example: how much you could receive
The DAP subsidy is worked out on the area you sow with wheat. A farmer who sows 10 acres of wheat would be due 10 x Rs4,000 = Rs40,000. A farmer with 25 acres under wheat would be due Rs100,000, which is the most possible under the 25-acre limit. The Rs2,000 per maund support for wheat delivered to the Food Department is separate and depends on how much wheat you sell to the government.
Benazir Hari Card timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 14 October 2024 | Card launched by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari |
| November 2024 | Card distribution ceremony held in Sukkur |
| February 2025 | Online registration announced on the official portal |
| October 2025 | Urea and DAP support for small farmers paid through the card |
| December 2025 | District registration drives for the 2025 wheat programme |
| 11 October 2026 | Sindh Wheat Growers Support Program 2026 announced with Rs4,000 per acre for DAP |
Benazir Hari Card eligibility
- You farm land in one of the districts of Sindh.
- Your total land is between 1 and 25 acres, and your land record can be verified by the Revenue Department (Form VII).
- You have a valid CNIC and a mobile number.
- You can open or provide a bank account for payments.
If your CNIC has expired, renew it first, because the form asks for the issue and expiry dates. Our NADRA online services guide explains how to renew a CNIC through the Pak-ID app.
How to register for the Benazir Hari Card
There are two ways to register. Farmers who are comfortable online can use the portal, while others can go through the Field Assistant of the Agriculture Department in their area.
- Open benazirharicard.gos.pk and click BHC Registration.
- Fill in your personal details: name, father or husband name, surname, CNIC number with issue and expiry dates, and mobile number.
- Select your district, taluka, union council, tappa, deh and village.
- Enter your land and asset details, your sources of income and your bank account details.
- Upload the documents asked for, such as your CNIC and land record, then submit the form.
- Your land record is then verified by the Revenue Department before you can receive payments.
For the 2026 wheat programme, new farmers can also register directly through their area Field Assistant by showing their original CNIC and Form VII.
How to check Benazir Hari Card status
The Agriculture Department has not published a separate SMS code for checking status. To follow up on your registration or payment, use one of these options:
- Call the helpline listed on the official portal, 0311-1646111, during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
- Visit the Field Assistant or the district agriculture extension office for your area. The portal also has a list of district officers.
- Check with Sindh Bank if your card has been issued but you have not received a payment.
Common problems and fixes
- Land record not verified: make sure your name in the Form VII matches your CNIC exactly. Ask the Revenue Department or the tapedar to correct any mistakes.
- More than 25 acres: owners with more than 25 acres in total are not eligible for the wheat subsidy, even if only part of the land is under wheat.
- Registered in 2025 but not sure for 2026: the department says farmers already registered do not need to register again.
- Tenant farmers: the form asks for owner type, so tenants should ask their Field Assistant whether they can be included for the current programme.
Avoid fraud
Registration for the Benazir Hari Card is free. Do not pay agents who promise faster approval, and never share your card PIN or OTP with anyone. Use only the official portal address ending in gos.pk.
Other support for Sindh families
The Hari Card is only for farmers. Low-income families in Sindh can also check federal support under BISP on our 8171 web portal guide and the latest BISP new payment update. Punjab has a similar farmer card, described in our Maryam Nawaz scheme guide, and all provinces are covered in our list of government schemes in Pakistan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much will farmers get under the Benazir Hari Card in 2026?
Under the Sindh Wheat Growers Support Program 2026, eligible wheat growers get Rs4,000 per acre for DAP, for land of 1 to 25 acres. Farmers who deliver wheat to the Food Department are also promised Rs2,000 per maund.
Do I need to register again in 2026?
No. The Agriculture Department says farmers who are already registered do not need to register again. New farmers can register online or through their Field Assistant.
What documents are needed?
You need your original CNIC and Form VII land record, plus a mobile number and bank account details for the online form.
Is the Benazir Hari Card the same as BISP?
No. BISP is a federal cash programme for poor families, while the Benazir Hari Card is a Sindh government card for small farmers.
Which bank issues the card?
The Sindh government decided in October 2024 to issue the cards through Sindh Bank.