Govt claims debt burden easing
The federal government has projected a steady improvement in Pakistan's debt sustainability over the next three years.
According to a new report released by the finance ministry, Pakistan's debt outlook for the medium term — from fiscal year 2026 to 2028 — remains stable and sustainable.
- The debt-to-GDP ratio will fall from the current 70.8% to 60.8% under the IMF framework.
- By June 2025, the country's total public debt had exceeded Rs84 trillion, marking an increase of more than Rs10 trillion over the past year.
- Financing needs are projected to remain high, standing at 18.1% through 2028.
Author's summary: Pakistan's debt burden to ease by 2028.
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The Express Tribune — 2025-11-02