March 19, 2026 (MLN):  The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has recorded savings inflows of Rs1 trillion from July 1 to March 18 of the ongoing fiscal year 2025–26, achieved over 76.92% of its annual target and demonstrating continued progress in promoting a savings culture across the country.

CDNS has set an overall inflow target of Rs1.3 tr for the current fiscal year.

The strong performance so far reflects encouraging public participation in national savings schemes during the first half of the year, APP reported.

In addition, the organization has earmarked Rs50 billion for investments in Islamic savings instruments in FY2025–26, aimed at supporting the growth of the Islamic economy.

A senior CDNS official noted that this initiative is part of broader efforts to expand Shariah-compliant financial options.

Highlighting past performance, the official said National Savings had set a target of Rs1.65tr for FY2024–25, including Rs170bn allocated for Islamic finance investments, to further strengthen the savings culture.

The CDNS exceeded expectations in FY2023–24 by mobilizing Rs1.742tr in fresh bonds, surpassing its Rs1.7tr target.

This achievement was seen as a strong indicator of public confidence in government-backed savings schemes.

Similarly, the organization met its Rs1.6tr target in FY2022–23, following a revised target of Rs1.4tr for FY2021–22, which had initially been set at Rs1.3 tr and later increased in line with market trends.

It was added that institutional reforms are underway within the CDNS, with new initiatives, innovations, and policy measures being introduced to improve efficiency and expand its outreach nationwide.

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