Pakistan Total Debt and Liabilities Rise to Rs99.59 Trillion in FY26
Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities increased 5.51% year on year to Rs99.59 trillion in FY26, while debt servicing declined 9.08% to Rs11.97 trillion, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
Pakistan Seeks $1.3 Billion China Refinancing to Support Foreign Exchange Reserves
Pakistan has reportedly requested China to refinance a $1.3 billion commercial loan, with the expected inflow aimed at supporting foreign exchange reserves as the country manages external debt repayments and financing requirements.
SBP Governor Forecasts $5 Billion Drop in Pakistan’s FY27 Debt Servicing Bill
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad announces Pakistan’s FY27 external debt servicing will fall to $21.5 billion, aided by a $6 billion rollover.
Federal Government Cuts Interest Rate on Provincial and Public Sector Development Loans
Ministry of Finance reduces mark-up on development loans and advances to provinces and state-owned entities to 11.89 percent for fiscal year 2026.
Escalating Sovereign Debt: Government Bank Borrowing Surges to Rs 5.9 Trillion in FY26
State Bank of Pakistan data reveals net government borrowing reached Rs 5.9 trillion in FY26, escalating domestic debt servicing costs to Rs 8 trillion for FY27.
Key Budget Terms Guide Released To Clarify National Financial Definitions
A comprehensive financial lexicon clarifies critical economic terms including gross domestic product, fiscal deficit, and debt servicing as the budget debuts.
Pakistan’s Public Debt Declines by Rs765 Billion, Signaling Fiscal Stability
Pakistan’s total public debt fell by Rs765 billion in August 2025, reflecting improved fiscal management and growing investor confidence as the government intensifies its efforts toward economic stabilization and debt sustainability.
Pakistan Records Sharpest Drop in Default Risk, Second-Best Global Performer in Emerging Markets
Pakistan has posted one of the steepest declines in sovereign default risk worldwide, emerging as the second-best performer among global economies, according to CDS-implied data by Bloomberg. The improvement reflects rising investor confidence, policy stability, and ongoing IMF-backed reforms.