Profit Rates on National Savings Schemes Increased in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD:The profit rates on various National Savings schemes in Pakistan have been increased, with the revised rates taking effect from today.

According to the revised rates, the profit rate on Special Savings Certificates has been raised from 11.6 percent to 12 percent.

The profit rate on Regular Income Certificates has been increased from 11.76 percent to 12.12 percent.

Meanwhile, the profit rates on Behbood Savings Certificates, Pensioners’ Benefit Accounts and Shuhada Family Welfare Accounts have been raised from 12.72 percent to 12.96 percent.

The revised rates are expected to benefit investors holding these government-backed savings instruments.

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