Pakistan’s fiscal deficit drops to 2.6% of GDP in FY2025-26
Most outlets reported that Pakistan’s fiscal deficit fell to its lowest level in 22 years during the fiscal year 2025-26, citing the 2.6% of GDP figure. The Nation and Daily Times both highlighted the deficit reduction as the primary focus, with The Nation additionally specifying it as the lowest in 22 years and noting the fiscal year. Both emphasized the official data provided by the Finance Ministry.
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Pakistan’s fiscal deficit drops to 2.6% of GDP in FY2025-26
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Pakistan’s fiscal deficit drops to 2.6% of GDP in FY2025-26
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Pakistan records lowest fiscal deficit in 22 years
Pakistan fiscal deficit fell to its lowest level in 22 years during fiscal year 2025-26. The Finance Ministry reported the improvement in its latest statement. The deficit stood at 2.6% of gross domestic product during the fiscal year. Meanwhile, the country recorded a primary surplus of 2.9% of GDP. The ministry described this primary surplus […]
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Fiscal deficit shrinks to 2.6pc of GDP in FY2025-26, lowest in 22 years
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s budget deficit was recorded at Rs3.
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Pakistan's fiscal deficit reaches 22-year low in FY26
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Pakistan's fiscal deficit reaches 22-year low in FY26
Most outlets reported the narrowing of Pakistan's fiscal deficit to 2.6% of GDP in FY26, describing it as the lowest level in 22 years. BOL News and 24 News HD framed it as the strongest fiscal performance in over two decades, while ProPakistani referred to it as the lowest budget deficit in the country's history. The Express Tribune also highlighted Pakistan's return to global capital markets through Eurobond and Panda Bond issuances, a detail not mentioned in other excerpts.
How 5 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
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Govt Celebrates Slow Debt Growth
Pakistan’s debt grew at its slowest pace in two decades during fiscal year 2026, with the growth rate falling to… Read More The post Govt Celebrates Slow Debt Growth appeared first on ProPakistani.
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Pakistan Posts Strongest Fiscal Performance in 22 Years
KARACHI: Pakistan closed fiscal year 2026 with its strongest fiscal performance in more than two decades, reporting a deficit of 2.6% of GDP, the lowest level in 22 years, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Finance. The fiscal deficit narrowed to Rs3.31 trillion in FY26, a significant improvement from Rs6.17 trillion, or ... Read more The post Pakistan Posts Strongest Fis...
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Pakistan records lowest fiscal deficit in 22 years
Pakistan has recorded its strongest fiscal performance in more than 20 years during the 2025-26 financial year, with the fiscal deficit shrinking to 2.
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Pakistan’s fiscal deficit narrows to 22-year low of 2.6% of GDP in FY26: Schehzad
Pakistan’s fiscal deficit narrowed to 2.6% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the fiscal year 2025-26, its lowest level in more than two decades, said Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad. The deficit, which stood at 7.9% of GDP in FY22, has declined for three consecutive years, while the government recorded a primary surplus, before interest payments, of 2.9% of GDP in FY26, Schehz...
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Pakistan's debt growth falls to 20-year low, says finance adviser
Says Pakistan has also returned to global capital markets after 4 years through Eurobond, Panda Bond issuances
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Pakistan reports debt growth at 20-year low
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Pakistan reports debt growth at 20-year low
Most outlets reported Pakistan’s debt growth slowing to 7.7%, the lowest in two decades, with some also noting the debt-to-GDP ratio declining to 68.3%. Arab News Pakistan emphasized the government’s improved management and stronger buffers as factors, while BOL News presented the figures more neutrally without explicitly attributing the cause.
How 2 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
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Pakistan’s debt growth slows to 7.7%, lowest in two decades
The country’s debt-to-GDP ratio also declined to 68.3% during the fiscal year. The post Pakistan’s debt growth slows to 7.7%, lowest in two decades appeared first on BOL News.
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Pakistan says debt growth falls to 20-year low reflecting better management, stronger buffers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s debt is growing at its slowest pace in two decades, Finance Adviser Khurram Schehzad said on Wednesday, saying that it was measured at just 7.7 percent in fiscal year 2026 compared to an average growth of 16 percent recorded in the last 20 years.
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