Web Desk: Pakistan’s National Savings Division announced the winners of the Rs40,000 Premium Prize Bond draw held in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, awarding millions of rupees in prizes to bondholders across the country.
According to the official results, bond number 367558 secured the first prize worth Rs80 million. The high-value reward represents the largest payout in the draw and goes to a single winner.
Meanwhile, three bondholders shared the second prize of Rs30 million each. The winning numbers for the second prize were 463623, 676830 and 855627.
In addition to the top prizes, 660 participants each received Rs500,000 under the third prize category, expanding the pool of winners in the nationwide savings scheme.
The draw marked the 36th edition of the Rs40,000 Premium Prize Bond series and attracted thousands of registered investors from across Pakistan.
Officials said the Rs40,000 premium bond continues to attract investors because it offers higher prize money compared with regular prize bonds. The scheme also provides certain tax advantages to registered holders, making it a preferred savings instrument for many citizens.
National Savings conducts the draws quarterly under a monitored process designed to ensure transparency and fairness.
Authorities advised bondholders to verify their numbers through the complete result list available on the official National Savings website or other authorized result portals to confirm whether they have won a prize.
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