Pakistan’s Public Debt Rises by PKR 13.078 Trillion in 16 Months, Says State Bank
Islamabad,Pakistan’s central government debt has surged by PKR 13.078 trillion during the 16-month period from March 2024 to June 2025, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The report states that by the end of June 2025, the federal government’s total external debt stood at PKR 23,417 billion. The steep…
Islamabad,Pakistan’s central government debt has surged by PKR 13.078 trillion during the 16-month period from March 2024 to June 2025, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.
The report states that by the end of June 2025, the federal government’s total external debt stood at PKR 23,417 billion.
The steep rise highlights Pakistan’s growing fiscal challenges, with analysts warning that heavy reliance on borrowing could further strain the economy already grappling with inflation and weak growth.
