National Savings Pakistan (NSP) has announced that draw number 36 for the Rs40,000 prize bond will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Rawalpindi.
According to the announcement, the draw will begin at 10:00am, and the results are expected to be released shortly after the balloting process is completed.
Prize bond draws are held regularly across different cities in Pakistan and attract large interest from investors and the general public.
Prize structure for Rs40,000 bond
The upcoming draw will offer several large prizes for bondholders.
- First prize: Rs80,000,000
- Second prize: Rs30,000,000
- Third prize: Rs500,000
The Rs40,000 bond category is considered one of the premium prize bond options due to its higher prize amounts.
Where prize bonds can be purchased?
Prize bonds are available in several denominations, including Rs100, Rs200, Rs750, Rs1,500, Rs25,000, and Rs40,000.
People can buy or encash these bonds at National Savings Centres, offices of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Banking Services Corporation, and authorised commercial banks.
A completed application form and a valid CNIC are required for these transactions.
For many savers, the scheme continues to offer a simple way to keep money secure while holding the possibility of winning a large cash prize through the regular draw system.
What is National Savings Pakistan?
National Savings Pakistan operates under the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS), a government institution working under the Ministry of Finance.
Its main role is to provide secure savings and investment opportunities for citizens while helping the government raise funds for public spending.
Through schemes such as prize bonds, savings certificates, and other savings products, the organisation encourages people to save money in safe, government-backed instruments.
Prize bonds issued through the system supported by the SBP are widely seen as a safe investment.
They allow individuals to keep their money secure while also offering the chance to win cash prizes through periodic draws.
Because of this combination of security and potential rewards, prize bonds remain popular among investors across the country.
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