National Savings meets Rs1.384 trillion FY2025-26 target, strengthening investor confidence

ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (APP): The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has successfully achieved its annual savings mobilisation target of Rs1.384 trillion for the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting strong public confidence in government-backed investment schemes and secure savings instruments.

According to official sources, CDNS collected Rs1.384 trillion between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, successfully meeting its annual target of the same amount. Officials attributed the achievement to growing investor trust and an increasing preference among citizens for safe and reliable financial planning options.

To expand its investment portfolio, CDNS earmarked Rs 60 billion for Islamic savings instruments during FY2025-26. The initiative is intended to promote Shariah-compliant investment opportunities while supporting the continued growth of Pakistan’s Islamic finance sector.

Officials highlighted that in the previous fiscal year (FY2024-25), the directorate had set an ambitious savings target of Rs1.65 trillion, including Rs170 billion for Islamic finance investments, with the objective of enhancing financial inclusion and broadening investment opportunities.

CDNS has maintained a strong performance record in recent years. During FY2023-24, it exceeded its target by mobilising Rs1.742 trillion against a goal of Rs1.7 trillion, while it successfully achieved its Rs1.6 trillion target in FY2022-23.

In FY2021-22, the initial savings target of Rs1.3 trillion was revised upward to Rs1.4 trillion in response to favourable market conditions and improved resource mobilisation.

Officials credited the sustained growth in savings collections to ongoing institutional reforms, greater operational efficiency, and innovative policy initiatives that have strengthened the reach and effectiveness of CDNS services across the country.