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Pakistan's Debt Hits Rs76.05 Trillion Amid 12% Surge

7/5/2025

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Pakistan's central government debt surged by 12%, reaching a staggering Rs76.05 trillion by May 2025, as reported by the State Bank of Pakistan. Domestic debt soared by 15.9% to Rs53.46 trillion, while external debt climbed 4.52% to Rs22.59 trillion. Notably, the government managed to save Rs850 billion by prioritizing long-term refinancing strategies.

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Pakistan's central government debt surged by 12%, reaching a staggering Rs76.05 trillion by May 2025, as reported by the State Bank of Pakistan. Domestic debt soared by 15.9% to Rs53.46 trillion, while external debt climbed 4.52% to Rs22.59 trillion. Notably, the government managed to save Rs850 billion by prioritizing long-term refinancing strategies.