Business Desk 
Jan 05, 2026
The government continues to offer prize bonds as a savings instrument, available in denominations of Rs100, Rs200, Rs750, Rs1500, Rs25,000, and Rs40,000. The 36th draw for the premium prize bond worth Rs40,000 is set to held in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Prize bonds gives a chance to holders to win significant cash prizes through regular draws held throughout the year. The bonds are bearer instruments, which means that they do not carry the holder's name, ensuring anonymity.
Procedure of prize bond draws in Pakistan
Prize bond draw is conducted by a committee constituted by the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) and open to general public. Winning prize bonds are drawn through Hand Operated Draw Machine, which is operated by special children in front of committee members and general public attending the draw ceremony.
Prize bond list of dates and venues of Rs40,000 bonds:
- 37th draw will be held in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- 38th draw will be held in Sialkot on Thursday, September 10, 2026
- 39th draw will be held in Lahore on Thursday, December 10, 2026
How many winners will be given prize money?
| Prize bond list | No of prizes | Winning amount (in rupees) | Prizes |
| Rs40,000 | 01 | Rs80,000,000 (80 million) | 1st Prize |
| Rs40,000 | 03 | Rs30,000,000 (30 million) | 2nd Prize |
| Rs40,000 | 660 | Rs500,000 (5 lacs) | 3rd Prize |
