Pasban Scheme Launch: PKR 16 Billion Annual Rewards
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad inaugurated the bank-funded Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme on 25 September 2026, with PKR 4 billion in prizes every quarter.
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad inaugurated the bank-funded Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme on 25 September 2026, with PKR 4 billion in prizes every quarter.
A plain-language introduction: who it is for, who pays for it, how families qualify and why the person sending money abroad cannot win.
A five-point checklist for senders abroad and families in Pakistan — the most common reasons a remittance won’t count, and how to avoid them.
The first quarterly draw covers remittances received 1 October–31 December 2026. Here’s what happens on draw day and after.
Beyond the USD 100 rule: how the scheme treats joint accounts, multiple accounts, wallets, minors, closed accounts and opting out.
For Pakistanis in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah: AED 367 ≈ USD 100, why cash pickup won’t count, and how the GCC prize pool works.
How PKR 4 billion is split each quarter, how the regional draw works, and what winners actually receive after tax.
One token per USD 100, rounded to the nearest 100 — with examples, the conversion rule and why tokens expire each quarter.
Quick answers to the questions we hear most — registration, cash pickup, the sender, tax, and what to do if someone says you have won.
Real winners are contacted by their own bank and never pay anything. Here are the warning signs of a fake Pasban prize message.