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 National Savings Division conducted the balloted for the Rs750 prize bond on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Muzaffarabad.
The first prize winner will take home Rs1,500,000 with the three winners of the second prize will bag Rs500,000 each.
According to the results, the first prize was awarded to bond number 953346, with the winner receiving Rs1,500,000.
The second prize, valued at Rs 500,000 each, was granted to three lucky bondholders holding numbers 294897, 651248 and 965105.
Additionally, 1696 winners secured the third prize, with each receiving Rs9,300.
Tax updates
On the other hand, withholding tax rates on the winning amount of prize bonds and profit on debt from July 2025, according to an official FBR notification.
As per the notification, filers will now face a 15 per cent withholding tax on the winning amount of prize bonds.
Non-filers will be subject to a higher rate of 30 per cent on the same earnings.
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:
May 15, 2025 (Thursday) – Karachi
August 15, 2025 (Friday) – Faisalabad
November 17, 2025 (Monday) – Rawalpindi
Rs. 750 Prize Bond Draws:
July 15, 2025 (Tuesday) – Rawalpindi
October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) – Muzaffarabad
Rs. 200 Prize Bond Draws:
June 16, 2025 (Monday) – Quetta
September 15, 2025 (Monday) – Multan
December 15, 2025 (Monday) – Lahore
Rs. 100 Prize Bond Draws:
May 15, 2025 (Thursday) – Sialkot
August 15, 2025 (Friday) – Lahore
November 17, 2025 (Monday) – Hyderabad
These draws are scheduled throughout the year at various locations across Pakistan, giving participants multiple opportunities to win.