Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed cautious optimism about the country’s economic outlook following the reported agreement between the United States and Iran to end hostilities, saying there could be positive implications for growth next year but that it is too early to revise official projections. In an interview with Reuters, Aurangzeb said the […]
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Pakistan’s external debt reaches $92.2 billion
Pakistan’s government external debt stood at $92.2 billion at the end of March 2026, according to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2025-26, highlighting the country’s continued reliance on external financing while showing a slower pace of debt accumulation compared to the previous year. The survey revealed that during the first nine months of fiscal year […]
Pakistan’s forex reserves rising steadily, says SBP governor
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that the country’s foreign exchange reserves are increasing every week, while Pakistan’s external debt has remained stable at around $100 billion. Read More: Liquid foreign reserves surge to $21.27 billion Briefing the National Assembly’s standing committee on the country’s economic situation, the State Bank said […]
Pakistan repays UAE $2 billion amid external debt adjustments
The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed that the government has returned $2 billion to the United Arab Emirates, marking a key step in ongoing external debt management between the two countries. Officials explained that the amount was earlier placed with the central bank as a secure deposit arrangement before its scheduled repayment. This development reflects […]
Pakistan clarifies external debt and interest payment figures
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance on Monday clarifies assertions regarding the country’s external debt and interest payments following a recent press commentary. Officials said the figures cited in the report require context to accurately reflect Pakistan debt profile. Read More: Pakistan’s debt rises to $138 billion The Ministry stated that Pakistan’s total external debt and liabilities […]
‘Pakistan’s external debt profile remains concessional, long-term’
The Ministry of Finance wishes to clarify certain assertions made in a recent press commentary regarding the country’s external debt position and associated interest payments. The figures presented in the commentary require contextual explanation to ensure an accurate and comprehensive understanding of Pakistan’s external debt profile. Pakistan’s total external debt and liabilities currently stand at […]
Pakistan’s government debt rises to Rs78.5 trillion by December 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s government debt increased by Rs641 billion, or 0.82%, by the end of December 2025, reflecting ongoing borrowing needs and challenges to fiscal consolidation, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Total government debt reached Rs78.5 trillion, up from Rs77.8 trillion in June. The debt stock rose 1.3% month-on-month and […]
UAE extends $2bn Pakistan loan rollover for one month
ISLAMABAD — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to extend the rollover of a $2 billion loan to Pakistan for an additional month, sources confirmed on Tuesday. Read More: Pakistan negotiates major UAE debt relief Pakistan had requested a longer rollover period for a total of $3 billion, including a $1 billion tranche due to mature in […]
Pakistan trims government debt by Rs852 billion in September
KARACHI – Pakistan’s government successfully reduced its debt by Rs852 billion in September, according to a report released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. This move comes as authorities aim to ease the country’s fiscal pressures. The SBP data revealed that the government’s total debt stood at Rs76,605 billion by the end […]
Pakistan borrows Rs515 billion in first quarter
The government of Pakistan borrowed Rs515 billion during the first quarter (July–September) of the fiscal year 2025–26, marking a 41% increase from Rs363 billion borrowed in the same period last year, according to a report by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The breakdown shows Rs198 billion borrowed in July, Rs192 billion in August, and Rs124 […]