Prize Bonds — Complete Draw Schedule for 2025 (Pakistan)

Prize bonds in Pakistan are a tradition that mixes everyday hope with a concrete government framework, a game of chance that many households and small savers hold on to, like a little paper promise. For 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan and National Savings have published the official draw schedule and related details, so whether you’re checking numbers, planning purchases, or simply keeping records, here’s everything you need in one clear place. State Bank of Pakistan (Prize Bonds) ARY News draw schedule

The draws follow an established quarterly cycle for denominations such as Rs. 100, Rs. 200, Rs. 750, Rs. 1,500, Rs. 7,500, Rs. 15,000 and the premium Rs. 40,000 series. Premium and registered draws which have slightly different procedures and prize structures are also scheduled through the year. 

Locations rotate among Pakistan’s major cities (Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Hyderabad and others), and official draw dates are posted well in advance to ensure transparency and to allow participants to verify results through formal channels. If you keep bonds at home, now is a good time to log their serial numbers in a safe place. History shows that careful record keeping is the only way to claim prizes when your numbers are drawn.

Prizes and tax rules

Prize awards vary by denomination (first prize, several second prizes, and multiple smaller prizes) and payments are subject to the standard tax-withholding rules set out by the authorities. The State Bank’s prize bond pages provide official prize breakdowns and tax rates — consult them to understand the exact net amount you’d receive if you win. Always use the SBP’s official pages for confirmation of prize amounts and the formal procedure for claiming money.

Where to check draws and results

After each draw, official results and certificates are published on the State Bank of Pakistan / National Savings portals and are often carried by reputable national newspapers and financial portals. For recent draws, local financial outlets like Pakistan Today and ARY have promptly reported winners and city locations but for prize-claiming and tax steps, always rely on the SBP/National Savings pages. State Bank of Pakistan (Prize Bonds) ARY News draw schedule

Small practical tips

• Take photographs or scan your bonds and store serial numbers digitally in at least two secure places.
• If a prize appears against your bond, follow the SBP’s official claim procedure immediately, there are time windows and identification steps. 
• Treat prize bonds as a low-risk, low-return part of a diversified savings approach; they’re beloved for liquidity and lottery appeal, not high yields.