Debt
Saudi Arabia Assures Financial Support to Pakistan Amid $5B Debt Pressure
Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of full financial support to help manage mounting economic pressures, as the country faces nearly $5 billion in external debt repayments and rising…
Pakistan’s Per Capita Debt Rises to Rs325,000 as Public Debt Hits Rs81.4 Trillion
Pakistan’s per capita debt has surged to approximately Rs325,000 as total public debt rose by 1.1% in the first half of FY26, reaching Rs81,374 billion ($290.6 billion), the Finance Division reported. The debt stock is…
Pakistan’s Mutual Fund Assets Hit Record Rs. 4.317 Trillion in January 2026
Pakistan’s mutual fund industry reached a new milestone in January 2026, with total assets under management (AUMs) climbing to Rs. 4.317 trillion, reflecting strong market…
IMF Cautions Pakistan on Electricity Tariff Hikes Amid Reforms
The International Monetary Fund has warned that Pakistan’s proposed electricity tariff increases must be carefully structured to avoid placing extra financial burden on middle and…
Pakistan Central Govt Debt Rises to Rs. 78.5 Trillion in December 2025
Pakistan’s central government debt surged to Rs. 78.5 trillion in December 2025, marking a 1.3 percent increase on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, according to the…
Copper Prices Diverge as Trump’s Rate Outlook & AI Concerns Shake the Market
Copper prices moved in opposite directions today, December 18, 2025. The market is currently grappling with the outlook for US interest rates. Simultaneously, waning confidence…
Pakistan’s Power Sector Circular Debt Rises by Rs79 Billion in Q1 FY2025-26
Pakistan’s power sector continues to face financial strain as circular debt surged by Rs79 billion during the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025-26, reaching a staggering…
Power Division Dismisses Reports of Circular Debt Surge, Terms It Routine Adjustment
The Power Division has denied claims of a fresh surge in Pakistan’s circular debt, clarifying that the reported increase of Rs. 79 billion during the…
Punjab Borrows Rs405bn In One Month, Raising Concerns Over Fiscal Stress
Punjab loan surge has put new pressure on provincial finances as the province recorded heavy borrowing in the opening weeks of the fiscal year. The…
Audit Finds Five Countries Owe Pakistan Over Rs86 Billion
Pakistan is still waiting to recover more than Rs86 billion from five countries that have defaulted on payments for decades, official audit documents reveal. These…
