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National Prize Bond Schedule 2026 Pakistan – Complete Draw Dates & Details

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By Muhammad Nawaz

Pakistan Prize Bond 2026 Draw Dates

Prize bonds in Pakistan are backed by the Government of Pakistan and issued through the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) under the supervision of the State Bank of Pakistan. They’re a safe way to save money with the chance to win cash prizes there’s no interest, but the original capital remains secure.

Important updates for 2026:

  • Rs. 100, Rs. 200, Rs. 750, and Rs. 1,500 bonds remain active and drawn quarterly.
  • Rs. 7,500 and Rs. 15,000 bonds are no longer part of the regular prize bond schedule.
  • Premium bonds specifically Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 40,000 Premium Prize Bonds continue with their own quarterly schedule.

Official Prize Bond Draw Schedule 2026

The table below reflects the confirmed schedule for draws across active denominations based on the official yearly calendar and updated announcements for 2026. Cities rotate to ensure transparency and nationwide participation.

Prize Bond Schedule 2026

Premium Prize Bonds (Registered Bonds)

Premium bonds follow a slightly different schedule usually drawn on the 10th of each quarter:

  • Rs. 25,000 Premium: 10 Mar, 10 Jun, 10 Sep, 10 Dec, with rotating cities.
  • Rs. 40,000 Premium: 10 Mar, 10 Jun, 10 Sep, 10 Dec, with rotating cities.

These premium bonds are registered to a CNIC and often have higher prize money and automatic credit to bank accounts when won which eliminates manual claim hassles.

How Prize Bonds Work

When you buy a prize bond, you’re investing in a government-backed security that:

  • Doesn’t earn interest.
  • It isn’t subject to market risk.
  • Let’s you enter quarterly draws to win money.
  • Keeps your principal safe indefinitely.

Every draw is public and transparent. Each denomination has:

  • 1 first prize (top prize),
  • 3 second prizes,
  • Multiple third prizes depending on the size of the series.

Prize Money What Winners Receive

Although prize structures can vary slightly, here’s the general pattern for 2026:

  • Rs. 100 Bonds: First prize ~Rs. 700,000
  • Rs. 200 Bonds: First prize ~Rs. 750,000
  • Rs. 750 Bonds: First prize ~Rs. 1,500,000
  • Rs. 1,500 Bonds: First prize ~Rs. 3,000,000
  • Rs. 25,000 Premium: First prize ~Rs. 30,000,000
  • Rs. 40,000 Premium: First prize ~Rs. 80,000,000

Exact prize pools are announced with each draw and published on official portals after draws.

Tax Rules on Prize Bond Winnings

Winning prize money comes with a tax deduction at source based on your tax filing status:

  • Filers: ~15% withholding tax
  • Non-Filers: ~35% withholding tax

Tax is deducted before payment, and winners must present original bonds plus CNIC to claim the prize.

Where and How to Check Results

Official draw results are available through:

  • National Savings official website (savings.gov.pk)
  • State Bank of Pakistan announcements
  • National Savings centers
  • Newspapers and verified portals that link to the official result lists after every draw.

Always match the serial exactly and verify with official lists.

Claiming Your Prize

To claim a prize:

  1. Bring the original prize bond and original CNIC.
  2. Go to any authorized National Savings center or SBP-linked bank.
  3. Fill out the claim form.
  4. The prize will be paid after tax.

You have up to six years from the draw date to claim a prize.

The rotation of cities ensures transparency and nationwide participation. Every draw is supervised by government-appointed officers, ensuring fair and unbiased results.

Sr.Prize BondDraw No.Draw DateCity
1Rs. 75010515 January 2026Peshawar
2Rs. 150010516 February 2026Lahore
3Rs. 1005316 February 2026Karachi
4Rs. 40000 Premium3610 March 2026Rawalpindi
5Rs. 25000 Premium2110 March 2026Multan
6Rs. 20010516 March 2026Faisalabad
7Rs. 75010615 April 2026Quetta
8Rs. 150010615 May 2026Sialkot
9Rs. 1005415 May 2026Hyderabad
10Rs. 40000 Premium3710 June 2026Muzaffarabad
11Rs. 25000 Premium2210 June 2026Peshawar
12Rs. 20010615 June 2026Karachi
13Rs. 75010715 July 2026Lahore
14Rs. 150010717 August 2026Faisalabad
15Rs. 1005517 August 2026Multan
16Rs. 40000 Premium3810 September 2026Sialkot
17Rs. 25000 Premium2310 September 2026Quetta
18Rs. 20010715 September 2026Muzaffarabad
19Rs. 75010815 October 2026Rawalpindi
20Rs. 150010816 November 2026Hyderabad
21Rs. 1005616 November 2026Faisalabad
22Rs. 40000 Premium3910 December 2026Lahore
23Rs. 25000 Premium2410 December 2026Karachi
24Rs. 20010815 December 2026Peshawar

 

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