Prize bonds remain a popular investment option for millions of Pakistanis, offering both a secure saving method and the possibility of winning significant cash prizes.
Managed by the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) since the 1960s, the scheme operates in collaboration with the central bank, allowing citizens to safeguard their money without the risk of devaluation.
The prize bond initiative serves a dual purpose: generating funds for the government while giving people an accessible and low-risk way to save. National Savings holds quarterly draws, giving bondholders the chance to win cash prizes based on their bond numbers.
Next draws
The next draws are scheduled for February 17, 2025, with the Rs 1,500 prize bond draw to be held in Multan and the Rs 100 prize bond draw in Rawalpindi.
Recently, the results of the Rs 750 prize bond draw, which took place on January 15 in Karachi, were announced. The first prize of Rs 1,500,000 went to the holder of bond number 271541. Three second-prize winners each received Rs 500,000, with winning bond numbers 317904, 496553, and 800663.
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