Prize bonds continue to be a popular investment choice for millions of Pakistanis, providing a secure way to save money with the added opportunity of winning large cash prizes.
Since the 1960s, the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has managed the scheme in partnership with the central bank, offering citizens a way to protect their funds from devaluation.
The prize bond system serves two main objectives: raising funds for the government while giving people an accessible, low-risk savings option.
National Savings conducts quarterly draws, where bondholders have the chance to win cash prizes based on their bond numbers.
Next draws
In 2025, the prize bond draws are scheduled to take place on four dates throughout the year. The first draw was held on January 15, with the next one set for April 15. Following this, two more draws will be conducted in July and October.
The details of the draw for April 15, 2025, are as follows:
Prizes and Amounts:
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First Prize: Rs 1,500,000 (1 winner)
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Second Prize: Rs 500,000 (3 winners)
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Third Prize: Rs 9,300 (1,696 winners)
Prize bond 2025 schedule
On January 1, the National Savings Division released the schedule for the 2025 prize bond draws, including those for national and premium bonds. The upcoming draws are as follows:
Rs. 1,500 Prize Bond Draws:
- February 17, 2025 (Monday) – Multan
- May 15, 2025 (Thursday) – Karachi
- August 15, 2025 (Friday) – Faisalabad
- November 17, 2025 (Monday) – Rawalpindi
Rs. 750 Prize Bond Draws:
- January 15, 2025 (Monday) – Karachi
- April 15, 2025 (Tuesday) – Peshawar
- July 15, 2025 (Tuesday) – Rawalpindi
- October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) – Muzaffarabad
Rs. 200 Prize Bond Draws:
- March 17, 2025 (Monday) – Faisalabad
- June 16, 2025 (Monday) – Quetta
- September 15, 2025 (Monday) – Multan
- December 15, 2025 (Monday) – Lahore
Rs. 100 Prize Bond Draws:
- February 17, 2025 (Monday) – Rawalpindi
- May 15, 2025 (Thursday) – Sialkot
- August 15, 2025 (Friday) – Lahore
- November 17, 2025 (Monday) – Hyderabad
