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KARACHI: State Bank has announced it will issue Naya Pakistan Certificates in Saudi riyal and UAE dirham, but the returns are slightly lower than those for US dollar investments.
The central bank issued a circular on Monday stating that all banks have been informed that the Finance Division has notified that the NPCs will also be issued in Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) and UAE Dirham (AED).
The government has also notified the updated rates of return of the NPCs. The returns on SAR and AED are same as they will get 6.50 per cent for three months, 6.75pc for 6 months and 7pc on 12 months. Returns on three-year and 5-year tenor are 7.25pc and 7.50pc, respectively.
Investments in NPCs in US dollars will get 6.75pc profit for 3 months, 7pc for 6 months and 7.25pc for 12 months. For three- and 5-year rates have been increased to 7.5pc and 7.75pc, respectively.
