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Pakistan repaid USD 13.71B foreign debt in FY25
SBP data shows external debt servicing increased by 7% from FY24
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
SBP data shows external debt servicing increased by 7% from FY24
State Bank data shows domestic borrowing up 15.5% as fiscal pressures mount and external funding lags
Strategy aims to lengthen repayment timelines for domestic and external debt, curb refinancing risks, and align with IMF conditions by 2028
Central bank’s forex purchases fall to $473 million in April
SBP data shows the rupee has fallen over 2% YTD, lagging regional peers, though pressure has eased over the past three sessions on improved liquidity
Shift toward long-term borrowing and broader investor base aims to stabilize debt profile, says finance minister
