Debt
Govt Sets 3-Year Target to Clear Rs. 3.6 Trillion Gas Debt
The government has prepared a three-year plan to reduce the gas sector’s circular debt of Rs. 3.6 trillion, according to sources. The outstanding debt includes…
Pakistan Makes Record Rs. 1.2 Trillion Early Debt Repayment
Pakistan has made its largest-ever single early debt repayment, retiring Rs. 1.2 trillion ahead of maturity, according to Khurram Shehzad, Advisor to the Finance Minister.…
Pakistan’s Private Sector Retires Rs. 393 Billion Bank Debt in 45 Days
Pakistan’s private-sector borrowers repaid Rs. 393.4 billion in bank debt during the first 45 days of FY27, reflecting weak demand for business financing amid high…
Every Punjab Resident Now Owes Rs13,538 in Debt
The debt of Punjab has climbed to nearly Rs1.76 trillion, marking a Rs75 billion increase over the past two years and pushing the per capita…
Pakistan to Spend Rs. 45 Trillion on Interest Payments in Five Years
Pakistan is projected to spend nearly Rs. 45 trillion on interest payments over the next five fiscal years, highlighting the growing burden of public debt…
How Much Debt Every Pakistani Is Born With
Pakistan public debt has reached Rs97,307 billion, rising sharply from Rs89,774 billion the previous year, marking an increase of Rs7,533 billion in the last 12…
Pakistan Circular Debt Jumps by Rs. 228 Billion After Temporary FY25 Decline
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt has surged once again after showing signs of improvement in FY25, highlighting continued structural challenges in the energy sector. According…
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…
