Pakistan Public Debt Per Capita Hits Rs333,000 as Fiscal Deficit Exceeds Legal Limit
Pakistan’s public debt per capita increased to Rs333,000 in FY2024-25, with total debt reaching 70.7% of GDP. Fiscal Policy Statement shows deficit breached statutory limits by Rs3 trillion.
Pakistan’s Fiscal Discipline Strengthens as Primary Balance Hits 24-Year High
Pakistan’s fiscal position strengthened in FY2025 with the lowest deficit in eight years and a 24-year high primary surplus, as improved revenue collection and disciplined spending set the stage for FY2026.
Revenue Without Return: The Taxpayer’s Alibi in Pakistan’s Fiscal Crisis
Pakistan’s tax crisis is less about unwilling taxpayers and more about state inefficiency, debt-driven governance, and misuse of resources. Despite record collections, citizens see little return for their contributions, leaving the fiscal system strained and trust eroded.