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Pakistan’s government debt surges 13% to PKR 77.9 trillion in FY25
State Bank data shows domestic borrowing up 15.5% as fiscal pressures mount and external funding lags
Sep 09, 2025
Sep 09, 2025
State Bank data shows domestic borrowing up 15.5% as fiscal pressures mount and external funding lags
Government exceeds auction target amid strong investor demand
Strong investor demand drives auction success as government plans additional borrowing
The government's proposed debt and interest payments target for FY26 would be PKR 8,685 billion compared with PKR 9,775 billion in the current fiscal year