Pakistan Finance Ministry Highlights Stable Economic Outlook Amid Global Risks
Pakistan’s Finance Ministry reports GDP growth, lower inflation, and improved fiscal balance, while cautioning on global commodity price fluctuations and Middle East developments.
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.