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PBA backs budget FY26, lauds over Rs1tr circular debt resolution

The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has officially endorsed the Federal Budget 2025–26, outlining major achievements such as the resolution of Rs1.275 trillion in circular debt with no burden on consumers.

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Govt borrows Rs382bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs381.92 billion during the week ended June 13, 2025, which brings its total net borrowing for ongoing fiscal year 2025 to Rs2.92 trillion, according to the central bank's weekly estimates.

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Govt borrows Rs138bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs138.36 billion during the week ended June 06, 2025, which brings its total net borrowing for the ongoing fiscal year 2025 to Rs2.54 trillion, according to the central bank's weekly estimates.

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Pakistan’s debt rises 6.7% by Jul–Mar FY25: Economic Survey

Pakistan’s total public debt stood at Rs76.01 trillion by the end of March 2025, reflecting a 6.7% growth in the first nine months of FY25

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Govt borrows Rs317bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs317.06 billion during the week ended April 18, 2025, which brings its total net borrowing for...

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K-Electric clarifies no role in Pakistan’s circular debt

K-Electric, as a privately-run utility, has no involvement in the country’s circular debt a position acknowledged by...

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Govt to launch Sustainable Finance Framework, saving Rs1tr on debt servicing

The Debt Management Office is developing a Sovereign Sustainable Finance Framework for international capital market issuances, designed to channel capital...

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KP makes history, becomes first province to pay off debt: Muzzammil Aslam

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first province in Pakistan...

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U.S. debt hits $36.17tr: Musk predicts economic crisis

The United States national debt has hit a record-breaking $36.17 trillion...

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Govt retires Rs141bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has retired a debt of Rs140.89 billion during the week ended November 29, 2024, which brings its total net retirement...

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Govt retires Rs413bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has retired a debt of Rs413.23 billion during the week ended November 22, 2024, which brings its total net retirement for ongoing...

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Govt domestic debt, liabilities ease slightly in Oct

The total government domestic debt and liabilities have increased by 16.6% to Rs47.85 trillion in October 2024, compared to Rs41.03tr in October 2023...

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Govt retires Rs123bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has retired a debt of Rs123.45 billion during the week ended November 15, 2024, which brings its total net retirement...

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Govt decides to hire consultant external debt

The Finance Division has decided to hire ‘consultant external debt’ to carry out external debt portfolio management...

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Pakistan’s external debt servicing costs $3.6bn in first quarter

Pakistan's external debt servicing (including both principal and interest) by the government stood at Rs3.594 billion for the first quarter of FY25...

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Govt domestic debt, liabilities see sharpest drop in 2 years

The total government domestic debt and liabilities dropped by 1.65% to Rs47.85 trillion in September 2024 compared to Rs48.65tr in the previous month...

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Central govt debt falls 1.1% to Rs69.6tr in Sep

The total debt of the central government has decreased by 1.1% or Rs792.1 billion to Rs69.57 trillion in September 2024 compared to last month...

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Pakistan’s total debt, liabilities rise to Rs85.8tr in Q1FY25

Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities increased to Rs85.84 trillion in Q1FY25, marking a rise of 9.46% from Rs78.42tr in Q1FY24...

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Pakistan’s outstanding external debt, liabilities reach $133.5bn in Q1

Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities (outstanding) reached $133.46bn at of September 2024...

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Pakistan govt tackles debt head-on, retires trillions

Pakistan’s government has retired a substantial Rs2.08 trillion in debt in the ongoing fiscal year, marking a shift from the previous fiscal year’s record...

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Govt aims to contain circular debt surge through timely tariff increases

Pakistan's circular debt is projected to rise by Rs1.077 trillion in FY 2024-25, which is planned to be mitigated at Rs36 billion through CDMP...

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Govt pays off Rs698bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has retired a debt of Rs697.6 billion during the week ended October 25, 2024...

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Govt retires Rs117.6bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has retired a debt of Rs117.62 billion during the week ended October 18, 2024, which brings its total net retirement for ongoing...

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Pakistan requests $1bn in IMF climate cash

Pakistan is targeting around $1 billion in a formal request for funding from the IMF facility that helps low and middle income countries mitigate climate risk..

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Govt borrows Rs276bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs276 billion during the week ended October 11, 2024...

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Govt pays off Rs1.54tr debt

The government of Pakistan has acquired a debt of Rs1.54 trillion on net basis in the ongoing fiscal year 2025...

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Pakistan's govt bank debt more than triple emerging market average

With limited access to external funding, Pakistan's government debt through banks has surged to around 60% of their assets, triggering a red alert...

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Central govt debt crosses Rs70tr as of Aug

The total debt of the central government crossed the Rs70 trillion mark as of August 2024, the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed...

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Pakistan's power sector circular debt reaches Rs2.66tr as of May

Pakistan's power sector circular debt has increased by Rs345 billion from July to May 2024 (11MFY24) to reach Rs2.66 trillion, compared to the debt worth...

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Govt borrows Rs107bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs106.78 billion during the week ended September 06, 2024...

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Govt borrows Rs248bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs247.89 billion during the week ended August 30, 2024...

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Asia-pacific sovereign debt levels set to climb through 2026

The median level of general government (GG) debt/GDP among sovereigns in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) will rise in 2024-2026, with an upward trajectory among...

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Central govt debt rises by 12.7% to Rs69.6tr in July

The total debt of the central government increased by 12.67% YoY to Rs69.6 trillion in July 2024, compared to Rs61.78tr in July 2023...

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Pakistan not on IMF's agenda until Sep 13

Pakistan's eagerly awaited $7 billion bailout package is not on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board's agenda until September 13...

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Govt borrows Rs39bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs39.21 billion during the week ended August 23, 2024...

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Pakistan’s debt sustainability projections criticized for unrealistic optimism

Pakistan’s assessment of debt sustainability is based on an unrealistic projection of a sharp decline in debt over the next five years...

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Govt pays off Rs165.8bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has retired a debt of Rs165.84 billion during the week ended August 16, 2024...

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Govt borrows another Rs211bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs210.86 billion during the week ended August 09, 2024...

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Govt borrows Rs377.5bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs377.5 billion during the week ended August 02, 2024...

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PIA's outstanding debt rises to Rs190bn in FY24

The outstanding domestic debt of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIA) as a Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) increased by Rs5 billion or 2.7%...

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Pakistan’s total debt, liabilities rise to Rs84.91tr in FY24

Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities increased to Rs84.91 trillion in FY24, marking a rise of 10.97% YoY from Rs76.51tr in FY23...

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Govt domestic debt, liabilities rise 20.4% YoY to Rs47.7tr in June

The government's total domestic debt and liabilities have increased by 17.89% YoY to Rs46.75 trillion in June 2024, compared to Rs39.65tr in June 2023...

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Central govt debt rises 13.27% YoY to Rs68.9tr in June

The total debt of the central government increased by 13.27% YoY to Rs68.91 trillion in June 2024, compared to Rs60.84tr in June 2023, the data released...

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Pakistan’s outstanding external debt, liabilities reach $130.5bn in FY24

Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities (outstanding) reached $130.5bn at the end of June 2024 (FY24), reflecting an increase of $90.264m or 0.07% QoQ...

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SBP governor assures debt obligations not a major hurdle for FY25

SBP governor assured on Wednesday that more than $16 billion of outstanding debt for the fiscal year 2025 would be rolled over by friendly countries...

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Pakistan secures debt rollover assurance from China, UAE

Pakistan has secured commitments from China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to rollover debt for a year...

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Govt borrows Rs91.4bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs91.44 billion during the week ended July 19, 2024...

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Pakistan appeals to China for debt relief to help support reforms

Pakistan has sought Chinese help to “reprofile” its debts with rollovers and maturity extensions to create more breathing room for economic reforms...

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China, Saudi Arabia to roll over $9bn debt for Pakistan in FY25

Pakistan's debt of $9 billion owed to China and Saudi Arabia will be rolled over in the ongoing fiscal year 2025 (FY25), Kazim Niaz...

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Govt retires Rs228.4bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has paid off a debt of Rs228.41 billion during the week ended July 12, 2024...

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Pakistan’s public debt expected to drop in FY25: ADB

Pakistan’s public debt is forecasted to decline by 7 percentage points to 70% of GDP in fiscal year 2024–2025..

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Pakistan's fiscal strain widens as govt breaks borrowing record

Pakistan's government has borrowed a massive sum of Rs8.564 trillion from commercial banks in the fiscal year 2023-2024 (FY24), the highest debt ever...

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Govt domestic debt, liabilities rise 23.4% YoY to Rs46.75tr in May

The total government domestic debt and liabilities have increased by 23.38% YoY to Rs46.75 trillion in May 2024, compared to Rs37.89tr in May 2023...

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Govt borrows Rs74.2bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs74.2 billion during the week ended June 21, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing...

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Govt borrows Rs343.8bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs343.81 billion during the week ended June 07, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing...

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Govt borrows Rs364.6bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs364.64 billion during the week ended May 31, 2024...

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Govt domestic debt, liabilities rise 20.81% YoY to Rs45tr in April

The total government domestic debt and liabilities have increased by 20.81% YoY to Rs45 trillion in April 2024, compared to Rs37.25tr in April 2023...

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Central govt debt surges by 12.77% YoY to Rs66.1tr in April

The total debt of the central government went up by 12.77% YoY to Rs66.08 trillion in April 2024, compared to Rs58.6tr in April 2023...

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Govt borrows Rs35.4bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs35.4 billion during the week ended May 24, 2024...

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Govt borrows Rs114.3bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs114.25 billion during the week ended May 17, 2024...

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Pakistan's power sector circular debt climbs by Rs325bn in 7MFY24

Pakistan's power sector circular debt has surged by Rs325 billion in the first seven months of the ongoing fiscal year (July-January 2024) to reach...

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Govt borrows 210.6bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs210.61 billion during the week ended May 10, 2024...

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PACRA maintains debt instrument rating of Samba Bank

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has maintained the debt instrument rating of Samba Bank Limited (PSX: SBL) at "AA-" for long term with...

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Pakistan’s total debt, liabilities rise to Rs80.86tr in 9MFY24

Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities increased to Rs80.86 trillion in 9MFY24, marking a rise of 11.63% YoY from Rs72.44tr in 9MFY23, according to...

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Govt domestic debt, liabilities rise 23.21% YoY to Rs43.91tr in March

The total government domestic debt and liabilities have increased by 23.21% YoY to Rs43.91 trillion in March 2024, compared to Rs35.64tr in March...

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Pakistan’s outstanding external debt, liabilities reach $130.4bn in Q3 FY24

Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities (outstanding) reached $130.4bn at the end of Q3 FY24, reflecting a slight decrease of $1.45bn or 0.79% QoQ...

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Govt borrows another 387.5bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs387.54 billion during the week ended May 03, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing...

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Govt borrows Rs276.5bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs276.55 billion during the week ended April 26, 2024, which brings its total net...

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Govt borrows 40.3bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs40.32 billion during the week ended April 19, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing...

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No improvement in Pakistan's economy despite $200bn foreign aid: PIDE

Pakistan has been a regular receiver of foreign aid since its inception, with the country’s foreign aid commitments crossing $200 billion, however...

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Govt borrows another 383bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs383.09 billion during the week ended April 12, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing...

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Govt borrowings soar past Rs4tr in FY24

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs283.74 billion during the week ended April 05, 2024, which brings its total net...

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Leveraged finance market sees glimmers of hope despite bleak outlook

The leveraged finance market is showing some signs of improvement even though the outlook for the sector is deteriorating, Fitch Ratings says in the 2024....

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Central govt debt rises by 19.05% YoY to Rs64.81tr in February

The total debt of the central government rose by 19.05% YoY to Rs64.81 trillion in February 2024, compared to Rs54.44tr in February 2023, the data released...

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Govt borrows Rs1.46bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs1.46 billion during the week ended March 08, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing....

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Govt borrows Rs181.3bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs181.27 billion during the week ended March 08, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing...

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Govt borrows Rs162bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs161.9 billion during the week ended March 08, 2024, which brings its total...

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IMF unlikely to approve 9 cents/kWh tariff for industrial sector: Energy Minister

The government’s plan to reduce the power tariff at 9 cents/kWh for industrial consumers will not be approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

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Govt borrows Rs366bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs366.05 billion during the week ended March 01, 2024...

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Govt borrows Rs135.5bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs135.46 billion during the week ended February 23, 2024, which brings its total net...

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Govt domestic debt, liabilities rise by 23.55% YoY to Rs43.16tr in January

The total government domestic debt and liabilities have increased by 23.55% YoY to Rs43.16 billion in January 2023, compared to Rs34.94tr in January 2022...

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Central govt debt rises by 17.85% YoY to Rs64.84tr in January

The total debt of the central government went up by 17.85% YoY to Rs64.84 trillion in January 2023, compared to Rs55.02tr in January 2022, the data released...

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Govt retires Rs162.9bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has retired a debt of Rs162.87 billion during the week ended February 16, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing for ongoing...

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Caretaker govt’s debt repayment, fiscal measures

During the caretaker government's tenure, borrowing remained lower than in the preceding period, the majority of which was directed towards meeting debt...

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Pakistan pays $7.3bn in debt repayment in 1HFY24

Pakistan has disbursed a total of $7.3 billion as debt and interest payments during the six months ended on December 31, 2023....

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Govt borrows Rs150.4bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs150.43bn WoW during the week ended July 14, 2023, which brings its total net borrowing for...

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PACRA assigns initial rating of 'AA' to KEL's debt instrument

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has initially rated K-Electric Limited's (PSX: KEL) debt instrument as "AA" for the long term and...

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Govt borrows Rs360bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs359.86 billion during the week ended February 02, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing...

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Pakistan’s total debt, liabilities surge to Rs81.19tr in 1HFY24

Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities soared to Rs81.194 trillion in 1HFY24, marking a rise of 27.2% YoY from Rs63.834tr in 1HFY23, according to...

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Pakistan’s external debt, liabilities reach $131.16bn, up 1.09% QoQ

Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities (outstanding) reached $131.159 billion at the end of 1HFY24, an increase of $1.417bn or 1.09% QoQ, the...

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Govt domestic debt, liabilities surge by 27.74% YoY to Rs43.2tr in December

The government's total domestic debt and liabilities have risen by 27.74% YoY to Rs43.2 trillion in December 2023, compared to Rs33.82tr in December 2022...

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Central govt debt soars by 27.7% YoY to Rs65.19tr in December

The total debt of the central government has surged by 27.68% YoY to Rs65.19 trillion in December 2023, compared to Rs51.1tr...

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Political turmoil increases Pakistan's default risk

The election outcome points to increased political instability, casting a darker shadow over growth and prospects for securing International Monetary Fund...

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Govt dismisses doubts over circular debt plans, expects further progress next week

The government has dismissed the negative perception being created regarding the Circular Debt Reduction and Tariff Rationalization Plans, the petroleum divisio

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Govt retires Rs84bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has retired a debt of Rs84.34 billion during the week ended January 26, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing for ongoing...

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Govt, IMF begin talks on circular debt resolution

The long-awaited negotiations between the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the settlement of the energy sector's circular debt...

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Govt retires Rs150bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has retired a debt of Rs150.6 billion during the week ended January 19, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing...

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Govt borrows Rs86bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs86.28 billion during the week ended January 12, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing...

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Govt borrows Rs293bn debt in a week

The government of Pakistan has acquired an additional debt of Rs292.7 billion during the week ended January 05, 2024, which brings its total net borrowing...

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UAE rolls over loans worth $2bn for another year

The United Arab Emirates has confirmed the rollover of its two deposits of $1 billion each...

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1,021.87M
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1236.37
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141.62M
2.05%
803.27
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150.29M
1.40%
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508.76M
1.07%
581.78
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55.86M
4.37%
1464.05
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16.02M
1.19%
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66.94
0.90
1.34%
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0.00
0.75
0.78%
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0.00
-3.70
-3.44%
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998.50
0.00
0.00%
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65.23
0.89
1.36%
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15.77
0.14
0.89%


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