Pakistan’s public debt rises 340% in a decade to Rs86.7 trillion
Most outlets reported the 340% increase in Pakistan’s public debt over the past decade, citing official data and emphasizing the rise to Rs86.7 trillion. Dawn provided additional context by mentioning a four-year 76% increase and a slight decline in the debt-to-GDP ratio, while other outlets either omitted this detail or noted it in passing. The framing was largely consistent across the coverage, with a focus on the scale of the debt increase.
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Pakistan’s public debt rises 340% in decade to Rs86.7tn
Pakistan’s public debt increased by 340% over the past decade, rising from Rs67 trillion to Rs86.
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Pakistan’s Govt Debt Surges 340% in a Decade to Rs. 86.7 Trillion
Pakistan’s government debt has increased by 340 percent over the past 10 years, with the total debt rising from Rs.… Read More
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Pakistan’s public debt climbs 340% in a decade, official data shows
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s public debt increased by Rs67 trillion over the past decade, reaching Rs86.7 trillion by June 2026, according to figures contained in a report by the Ministry of Finance. The figures show that public debt stood at Rs19.7 trillion in June 2016 and increased to Rs86.7 trillion over the following 10 years, representing […]
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Rising public debt
PAKISTAN’S public debt has surged by 76pc to Rs86.7tr in four years, according to a new government report. Though the debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 68.3pc in FY26 from 70.6pc a year earlier, the improvement offers little comfort. Headline debt is still rising while weak growth limits the revenues and exports needed to service it. Furthermore, over the past decade, an average of 81pc of the fiscal d...
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Pakistan’s public debt surges 340 percent in 10 years to Rs86.7 trillion
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s public debt has recorded a historic 340 percent increase over the past 10 years, reaching Rs86.
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