Rs80 million first prize as Rs40,000 and Rs25,000 bond winners announced
The draws were held in Muzaffarabad and Peshawar under the National Savings scheme, which operates under the Ministry of Finance. Winning numbers were selected for prizes worth millions of rupees.
For the Rs40,000 premium prize bond, the first prize of Rs80 million went to bond number 810678. The draw was conducted in Muzaffarabad.
Three bond numbers won the second prize in the same category. Bond numbers 159467, 855955 and 954286 each received Rs30 million.
National Savings said 660 people also won the third prize in the Rs40,000 premium bond draw. Each successful bond holder will receive Rs500,000.
The results for the Rs25,000 premium prize bond were also released. Several bond holders became eligible for prizes ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of rupees.
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National Savings advised all successful bond holders to submit their claims according to the prescribed procedure. The institution said timely submission of claims will help complete payments without delay.
Prize bond draws continue to attract strong public interest because even a single bond can lead to a life-changing reward. The announcement of an Rs80 million first prize has once again increased excitement among investors and savers.
The large number of third-prize winners shows that the scheme offers opportunities beyond the top jackpot. Many people will now check their bond numbers carefully and submit claims if they are among the winners.