ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Savings Centre has announced that the fourth and final draw of Rs1,500 prize bonds for 2026 will be held on November 16 in Hyderabad.
According to the schedule issued by the Central Directorate of National Savings, the upcoming event will be the 108th draw for Rs1,500 prize bonds.
The draw will offer substantial cash prizes, including Rs3 million for the first-prize winner, Rs1 million each for three second-prize winners and Rs18,500 each for 1,696 third-prize winners.
Rs1,500 Prize Bond Prize Details
|
Prize Category |
Prize Money |
Winners |
|---|---|---|
|
First Prize |
Rs3,000,000 |
1 |
|
Second Prize |
Rs1,000,000 |
3 |
|
Third Prize |
Rs18,500 |
1,696 |
The complete list of winning numbers will be published on the official National Savings website following the draw, allowing bondholders to check their results.
Eligibility and Prize Claim Procedure
Under National Savings rules, Rs1,500 prize bonds must have been issued at least 60 days before the draw date to qualify for participation.
Winners must submit the original prize bond, a completed claim form and a copy of their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) to claim their prize money.
Tax on Prize Bond Winnings
Withholding tax will be deducted according to the winner’s tax-filing status:
|
Taxpayer Category |
Tax Rate |
|---|---|
|
Filers |
15% |
|
Non-Filers |
30% |
Prize winners will have six years from the draw date to claim their winnings. Claims submitted after this period will not be entertained.
