In a new report from the State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s external debt has climbed by 3.6%, reaching PKR 22,959 billion for the fiscal year 2025-26.
The data reveals that Pakistan’s total debt has eclipsed PKR 80 trillion, marking a 9.3% rise over the previous year. Domestic debt showed an 11.7% growth, while external debt saw a mild dip.
Amid these financial challenges, Pakistan repaid a PKR 3.45 billion deposit to the UAE, though foreign reserves were bolstered by a USD 3 billion deposit from Saudi Arabia, indicating ongoing stabilization efforts assisted by IMF-supported reforms.
(With inputs from agencies.)