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Pakistan's $135 Billion Debt Crisis: IMF Steps In

11/13/2025

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Pakistan faces a severe debt crisis, with external debt and liabilities totaling about $135 billion as of June 2025.
Pakistan's total debt stands at Rs76 trillion, with an additional Rs11 trillion planned.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched a technical assistance mission to improve budget management and address statistical discrepancies of Rs448 billion.
The mission aims to strengthen fiscal data governance and align Pakistani practices with international standards.

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Pakistan faces a severe debt crisis, with external debt and liabilities totaling about $135 billion as of June 2025.
Pakistan's total debt stands at Rs76 trillion, with an additional Rs11 trillion planned.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched a technical assistance mission to improve budget management and address statistical discrepancies of Rs448 billion.
The mission aims to strengthen fiscal data governance and align Pakistani practices with international standards.