Pakistan’s Fiscal Deficit Narrows To 2.6% Of GDP In FY2026 On Higher Revenue And Lower Spending
Pakistan’s fiscal deficit narrowed to 2.6% of GDP in FY2026 from 5.4% a year earlier, supported by stronger revenue, lower expenditure and a sharp decline in mark up payments.
Pakistan Posts Rs3.63 Trillion Primary Surplus, Surpasses IMF Target In FY2025-26
Pakistan recorded a Rs3.63 trillion primary budget surplus in FY2025-26, exceeding the IMF target by Rs464 billion as the federal deficit narrowed to Rs4.8 trillion.
Pakistan Achieves Remarkable Fiscal Consolidation with Deficit Dropping to 0.1 Percent of GDP
Pakistan’s fiscal deficit narrowed significantly to 0.1 percent of GDP during Jul-Feb FY2026, supported by a 10.1 percent surge in net federal revenue and reduced markups.
Pakistan Achieves Massive Fiscal Consolidation as Deficit Shrinks to 64 Billion in FY2026
Pakistan reports a major economic turnaround for Jul-Jan FY2026 with the fiscal deficit dropping to Rs. 64.7 billion and a primary surplus of 3.2 percent of GDP.
Pakistan’s Central Government Debt Hits Rs76 Trillion in September, Up 10% Year-on-Year
Pakistan’s central government debt rises 10% YoY to Rs76.61 trillion in September 2025, driven by domestic and external borrowing, with long-term debt growing and short-term borrowing declining.
Pakistan’s Public Debt Hits Rs80.5 Trillion in FY2025 Amid Fiscal Challenges
Pakistan’s public debt rose by 13% to Rs80.5 trillion in FY2025, driven by domestic borrowing and external obligations, while fiscal discipline, lower interest costs, and a strategic debt management plan aim to stabilize the economy.
ADB Warns of Policy Risks as Pakistan Faces Fragile Growth Outlook
The Asian Development Bank has cautioned that Pakistan’s economic recovery remains fragile, highlighting risks of policy slippage, weak investment, and heavy taxation, despite official claims of stabilization.
Pakistan’s Govt Debt Surges by Rs9 Trillion in FY25 Despite Historic Early Repayments
Pakistan’s government debt surged by Rs9 trillion in FY25, rising 13% year-on-year to Rs77.9 trillion. Despite this, the government made historic early repayments of Rs2.6 trillion, marking progress in debt management.
Pakistan Enters FY26 with Strengthened Economy, Improved Fiscal and External Position
Pakistan has started FY2025-26 with renewed economic confidence, backed by improved fiscal discipline, a narrowing current account deficit, strong remittances, and promising export performance.
Fiscal Consolidation Strengthens Pakistan’s Economic Outlook with Lowest Deficit in Eight Years
Pakistan’s fiscal deficit narrowed to 5.4% of GDP in FY2025, the lowest in eight years, as strong revenue growth and controlled expenditures supported consolidation efforts. A record primary surplus and improved tax collection highlight progress in fiscal discipline.