Finance Ministry Clarifies Pakistan’s External Debt Cost, Rejects 8 Percent Interest Claims
Finance Ministry says Pakistan’s average external public debt cost is around 4 percent, clarifying misconceptions about 8 percent interest claims and detailing debt composition and servicing data.
Finance Ministry Clarifies Pakistan’s $138 Billion External Liabilities, Says 75% Public Debt Is Concessional
Pakistan’s Finance Ministry states that $138 billion in external liabilities includes broader obligations, while external public debt stands at $92 billion with an average 4% cost, largely concessional and long-term.