MENAP External Debt Reaches $598 Billion as Debt-to-GNI Ratio Records Biggest Regional Jump
The World Bank reports that external debt across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan reached $598 billion in 2025, with the region recording the largest annual increase in its debt-to-GNI ratio.
IMF Warns AI Investment Pullback Could Create Global Growth and Financial Risks
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns that a sharp decline in AI investment could affect global growth and financial stability as energy costs, debt and El Niño add pressure.
Senator Aurangzeb Urges DCO Members to Strengthen Digital Economy Investment Cooperation
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for stronger collaboration among Digital Cooperation Organization member states to support digital economy investment, infrastructure, cashless payments and emerging virtual asset use cases.
Pakistan Government Retires Rs783 Billion Debt In One Week
Pakistan’s government retired Rs783.38 billion in debt during the week ended September 11, 2026, taking total net debt retirement for fiscal year 2027 to Rs2.76 trillion.
IMF Projects 3% Global Economic Growth for 2026 Amid Rising Risks
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said global growth is expected to reach around 3% in 2026, while warning about energy risks, high public debt, stalled disinflation and AI uncertainty.
Pakistan Retires Record Rs1.2 Trillion Debt Early as Government Steps Up Liability Management
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has repaid Rs1.2 trillion to the State Bank of Pakistan ahead of maturity, taking cumulative early domestic debt repayments above Rs5.92 trillion.
Pakistan’s Fiscal Stability Improves, But Growth Costs Raise Fresh Concerns
Pakistan’s fiscal indicators have improved with primary surpluses and lower debt servicing, but higher taxes, weak investment and restrained development spending raise concerns.
Pakistan Government Retires Rs325.87 Billion Debt In One Week
Pakistan’s government retired Rs325.87 billion in debt during the week ended August 14, 2026, taking total net debt retirement in FY2027 to Rs423.64 billion.
US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion Amid Rising Spending and Interest Costs
The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, raising concerns over borrowing costs, federal spending, interest payments and long term fiscal sustainability.
Government Retires Rs1.85 Billion Debt In Week, Cumulative FY27 Retirement Reaches Rs97.77 Billion
Pakistan’s government retired Rs1.85 billion in debt during the week ended August 7, taking cumulative net debt retirement in FY27 to Rs97.77 billion.