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 Banks Likely To Continue Relying On Government Borrowing For Profits
Pakistan’s banking sector is expected to remain heavily invested in government securities during FY2027 as private sector lending opportunities remain limited despite calls to expand SME financing.
Pakistan Banks Continue Focusing On Government Borrowing As Private Sector Lending Slows
A new report says Pakistan’s banks remain heavily invested in government securities despite calls to expand lending to SMEs and the private sector, with private credit expected to remain under pressure.
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.
Pakistan Domestic Debt and Liabilities Reach 57.69 Trillion Rupees as Permanent Debt Surges
State Bank of Pakistan data reveals an 11.51 percent annual increase in domestic debt and liabilities reaching 57.69 trillion rupees by March 2026.
Government Shares 2026 Public Debt Management Roadmap at PSX Session
The government outlined its 2026 public debt management roadmap at a PSX-hosted session, focusing on transparency, market reforms, and domestic and external debt strategies.
Pakistan’s Domestic Debt Surges to Rs54 Trillion in August Amid Fiscal Pressures
Pakistan’s total government domestic debt and liabilities surged to Rs54.28 trillion in August 2025, reflecting an 11.57% year-on-year increase, according to new data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). While long-term borrowing expanded sharply, short-term obligations declined, highlighting the government’s strategy to manage debt maturity risks amid tightening fiscal conditions.
Pakistan’s Public Debt Surpasses Rs. 76 Trillion, Driven by Surge in Domestic Borrowing
Pakistan’s central government debt has surged over Rs. 76 trillion, reflecting a 12.3% annual rise driven by mounting domestic borrowing, according to the State Bank’s latest data.