How to Track PIFRA Bill Status Online?

If you are a government employee in Pakistan and want to check your PIFRA bill, you’ve come to the right place. Before the introduction of PIFRA’s digital system, employees and DDOs had to visit AG offices multiple times to get updates on submitted bills. Now, you can track your bill status anytime from anywhere—no office visit required.

Whether it’s a salary bill, pension bill, HBA funds, or GP fund advances, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process, explain the requirements, and provide useful tips for accurate and efficient bill tracking.

How to Check PIFRA Bill Status Online?

Before the introduction of the digital PIFRA online system, DDOs or clerks had to make multiple trips to the accountant’s office to check whether their department’s bills had been approved. Now, the same task can be completed in just a few clicks. Simply visit the online PIFRA portal to confirm your bill status.

There are two methods for tracking bills online, and you can choose the one that is most convenient for you.

If you are comfortable using a touchscreen or the internet, this method is simple and convenient.

Step 1: Visit the PIFRA Website and Choose the Bill Status Option

• Open your browser and search for your bill-related query.
• Click on the official PIFRA website and go to the Bill Status section.
• You can also visit directly: https://m.pifra.gov.pk/Token_Page. This link will take you to the bill checking page.

Step 2: Enter Your Token Number

• Enter your token number along with the government code and district code in the given box.
• First, write the government code (e.g., “P” for Punjab, “S” for Sindh).
• Next, enter your district code (e.g., “LO” for Lahore).
• Finally, enter the six-digit token number.
• Example: For a DDO in Lahore, the token number will be PLO345678.

Step 3: Press “Enter” and Confirm the Status

• Press Enter to view your bill status.
• The status will show as Approved, Pending, Rejected, or other relevant messages.

PIFRA Bill Tracking through SMS
If you do not have internet access, you can track your bill via SMS.

• Select one of the following numbers as the recipient: +92 51 4710910 or 0514710910.
• Write your six-digit token number along with the government code and district code, then send the message.
• You will receive an SMS response with the status of your bill.

Additional Checks

• You may also want to check PIFRA DDO BER and monthly expenditure reports for your department.
• Follow our guide to learn how to check the PIFRA DDO budget online.

Bill Status Explanation
Here are the possible results when checking your bill status:

• Paid: Your bill is approved, and the payment has been deposited into your bank account.
• Approved or Passed: Your bill has been successfully reviewed, processed, and approved. Payment will be disbursed shortly.
• Under Progress or In Progress: Your bill has been received by the AG office and is in the queue for processing. No action is required unless it is delayed for too long.
• Pending: Your bill is awaiting approval by a higher authority (e.g., audit officer or section officer). Additional documents may be requested.
• Rejected: Your bill is not accepted due to significant issues that cannot be resolved. The bill must be recreated or corrected and resubmitted.
• No Record Found: The system could not locate your bill. Verify your DDO code or token number and contact your accountant’s general office for assistance.

PIFRA Bill Tracking Issues and How to Solve Them

In my daily office routine, I often receive complaints about the online status of PIFRA bills. I guide employees with practical solutions, and in this section, I am sharing these issues and their solutions so you can avoid facing them.

How to Get a PIFRA Token Number for Bill Status Tracking

Problem: Many clerks and DDOs attempt to check their bill status without having a token number, which makes tracking impossible.

Solution: A token number is required to track any bill. After preparing the bill, submit it to your concerned accountant’s office. They will sign, stamp, and issue a token number for your bill. Usually, the proceedings start about 7 days after the token number is issued, after which you can check your bill status using this token number.

Bill Status Not Updating

Problem: One of the most common issues in bill tracking is that officers notice their submitted bill shows “In Process” for weeks without any update.

Solution: This usually occurs due to missing documents or internal objections. In some cases, the bill is forwarded to the treasury, but the system status is not updated. To resolve this, follow up with your AG office via phone or email, inquire about any objections or remarks, and resubmit the bill if necessary.

If you are a government vendor experiencing payment delays despite completing your agreement, you should refer to our detailed guide on “PIFRA Vendor Information and System.” This guide will help you understand the issue and resolve it by obtaining your specific vendor number from the AG office, allowing you to track and manage your payments efficiently.

Select the Bill You Want to Track

Pay Bills or Pension Bills
DDOs and clerks track pay and pension bills after submitting them to the AG office. These bills cover the monthly salaries of both current and retired government employees. Any delay in these bills can affect salary disbursement, so tracking ensures that DDOs can act quickly if an issue arises.

Travel Allowance or Daily Allowance Bills (TA / TD Bills)
For example, Mr. Imran, a government school teacher from Multan, attended a three-day training workshop in Lahore. After returning, he submitted a TA/TD bill through his DDO. The DDO verified his travel details and receipts, then forwarded the bill to the District Account Office (DAO). Within a week, the bill status was “Approved”, and he received the payment in his salary account.

House Building Advance or GP Fund Advances
Government employees can apply for these funds whenever needed and track the status of their applications. Last week, Dr. Ayesha, a BPS-18 medical officer at a government hospital, came to the AG office regarding her GP fund bill showing “Pending”. After reviewing, we found some documents were missing. Once the documents were completed, her bill status was updated to “Approved.”

Contingent Bills
Contingent bills cover miscellaneous office expenses, such as stationery or other departmental costs. A DDO prepares the bill and submits it to the Accountant General’s office. After submission, the DDO tracks the bill’s progress and takes necessary actions to ensure timely approval.

Frequently Asked Questions