Rs750 prize bond draw April 2025 results
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 National Savings Division conducted the balloting for the Rs750 prize bond on April 15, 2025 in Peshawar.
According to the results, the first prize was awarded to bond number 261227, with winner receiving Rs Rs1,500,000.
The second prize, valued at Rs 500,000 each, was granted to three lucky bondholders holding numbers 204763, 413549 and 992747.
Additionally, 1696 winners secured the third prize, with each receiving Rs9,300.
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.
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