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business Updated 1–2 Oct 2026

Government revises profit rates upward on National Savings schemes

HarZaviya summary · from 6 outlets

Most outlets reported that the government increased profit rates on National Savings schemes, with some noting the specific幅度 of the rise, such as a 12-74 basis point increase. A few also highlighted the Special Savings Certificates as the scheme with the largest boost. The framing was largely consistent across outlets, focusing on the revision and its implications for savers, though the level of detail varied — some provided specific percentages and scheme names, while others offered more general summaries.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 6 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Same story from 6 outlets

Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source.

  1. National Savings raises profit rates by up to 74bps

    Special Savings returns rise 74bps to 11.82%, while Regular Income Certificates increase 60bps to 11.76%

  2. ProPakistani 81% identical

    National Savings Announces Higher Profit Rates

    The federal government has increased profit rates on major National Savings certificates by up to 19 basis points (BPS), offering… Read More

  3. The Nation 75% identical

    Government raises profit rates on National Savings schemes

    The federal government has revised the profit rates on several National Savings schemes, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance.

  4. Dunya News 76% identical

    Govt raises profit rates on National Savings schemes

    The federal government has increased profit rates on several National Savings schemes, including Defence, Behbood, Pensioners’ Benefit, Regular Income, Special Savings and Sarwa Islamic accounts.

  5. Pakistan Observer 75% identical

    National Savings increases profit rates for October 2026

    ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Finance has increased the profit rates on several national savings schemes, according to a notification…

  6. BOL News 86% identical

    National Savings revises profit rates upward on all listed schemes

    National Savings increases profit rates on all schemes. Six schemes see a 12-74 basis point rise, with Special Savings Certificates leading the boost.

7 articles from 6 outlets, 1 Oct–2 Oct 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. What does % identical mean?