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Rs40,000 prize bond first draw update for March 2025

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ISLAMABAD: Prize bonds remain a popular investment option for millions of Pakistanis, offering both a safe way to save and the potential to win significant cash prizes.

Administered by the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) since the 1960s, the scheme operates with the support of the central bank, allowing citizens to protect their money without the risk of devaluation.

The draw for the Rs 40,000 Premium Prize Bond (Draw No. 32) is scheduled to be held in Quetta on March 10, 2025. The National Savings Division will conduct the balloting, with thousands of bondholders anticipating the results.

The upcoming draw will determine the winners of three major prize tiers:

Prize Amount Number of Winners
First Prize Rs. 75 million 1
Second Prize Rs. 25 million 3
Third Prize Rs. 500,000 1,696

The official list of winners will be released after the voting, allowing participants to check their bond numbers against the announced results.

Prize bonds serve as a popular investment tool in Pakistan, providing individuals with the opportunity to win large sums of money without the risk of financial loss.

Prize Bond 2025 Schedule

The upcoming draws are as follows:

Rs. 100 Prize Bond Draws:

May 15, 2025 (Thursday) – Sialkot
August 15, 2025 (Friday) – Lahore
November 17, 2025 (Monday) – Hyderabad

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. 750 Prize Bond Draws:

April 15, 2025 (Tuesday) – Peshawar
July 15, 2025 (Tuesday) – Rawalpindi
October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) – Muzaffarabad

Rs. 1,500 Prize Bond Draws:

May 15, 2025 (Thursday) – Karachi
August 15, 2025 (Friday) – Faisalabad
November 17, 2025 (Monday) – Rawalpindi

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