National Savings Profit Rates go by up to 2.20%, Check New Returns

KARACHI – Pakistani government revised the increase in profit rates for National Savings schemes, providing improved returns for investors across different savings instruments. The revision includes an overall increase of 1% to 2.20%, effective from May 26. The revised profit rates are expected to benefit investors seeking stable, fixed-income opportunities. With improved returns across key savings instruments, National Savings schemes continue to remain a popular choice for low-risk investment in the country. New Profit Rates Profit rates across various National Savings schemes have been increased by 1% to 2.20%. The revised rates will come into effect from May 26. Schemes Profit Rate Special Savings Schemes 11.6% Regular Income Certificates 11.82% Bahbood and Pension Schemes 12% (unchanged) Earlier, the government also revised returns on Bahbood Savings Certificates linked with investments up to Rs 200,000, setting the profit rate at 12.96%. Monthly Profit An investment of Rs 100,000 generates around Rs 1,080 per month An investment of Rs 200,000 generates around Rs 2,160 per month Defence Savings Certificates latest profit rate on Rs500,000 investment