Holders of Rs40,000 Premium Prize Bonds are eagerly awaiting the next quarterly draw, which is scheduled to take place on June 10, 2026, in Muzaffarabad under the supervision of the Central Directorate of National Savings.
Premium Prize Bonds remain one of Pakistan’s most popular government-backed savings instruments, offering investors both regular profit payments and opportunities to win substantial cash prizes through quarterly draws.
The Premium Prize Bond Scheme was introduced by the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) as a registered investment product. Unlike traditional bearer prize bonds, Premium Prize Bonds are issued in the name of a registered investor.
Investors receive semi-annual profit payments at rates announced by the government, in addition to eligibility for quarterly prize draws, subject to scheme rules and holding requirements.
Currently, Premium Prize Bonds are available in two denominations:
- Rs25,000
- Rs40,000
- Rs40,000 Premium Prize Bond Prize Structure
The upcoming draw offers attractive prize money for bondholders:
- First Prize: Rs80 million (1 winner)
- Second Prize: Rs30 million each (3 winners)
- Third Prize: Rs500,000 each (660 winners)
A total of 664 prizes will be distributed among successful participants.
Investments made under the Premium Prize Bond Scheme and profits earned are exempt from compulsory Zakat deductions. However, withholding tax is applicable on both profit payments and prize winnings in accordance with the prevailing provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
Unlike conventional prize bonds, winners of Premium Prize Bonds do not need to submit separate claims. Prize money is automatically credited to the registered investor’s designated bank account, which is linked to the bond at the time of purchase.
The June 2026 draw is expected to attract significant attention from investors across Pakistan, with thousands of bondholders hoping to secure one of the scheme’s high-value prizes.
