According to the Regional Director National Savings Jahangir Shahid, first draw for the prize bonds would be held on February 15, 2013 while sale of these bonds would start from December 14, 2012.

He said first prize of the bond will be of Rs0.7 million, three would be second prizes of Rs0.2 million and 1199 third prizes of Rs1000 each.

VC Islamia University of Bahawalpur Prof Muhammad Mukhtar would be Chief Guest at the launching ceremony of the prize bond.