Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Pakistan's Public Debt Reaches $286.8 Billion in FY2025
Pakistan's total public debt has grown to a substantial amount, reaching $286.8 billion by June 2025.
This means the country owes a lot of money to various lenders.
The amount of debt compared to how much money the country makes (GDP) also increased, reaching 70%.
A major reason for this increase is that the economy hasn't grown as quickly as expected.
Pakistan borrowed more money from institutions like the IMF and the Asian Development Bank.
The federal government holds the majority of the external debt, with provinces like Punjab also owing significant amounts.
Pakistan's total public debt reached $286.8 billion by June 2025.
Debt increased by nearly 13% compared to the previous year.
The debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 70% in June 2025.
Domestic debt was PKR 54.5 trillion.
External debt increased by 6% and reached $91.8 billion.
- Who
- Pakistan
- What
- Public debt reached $286.8 billion by June 2025.
- When
- As of June 2025
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- Due to slower-than-expected GDP growth and disbursements from international lenders like the IMF and ADB.
- Total Public Debt (June 2025)
- $286.8 billion (PKR 80.6 trillion)
- Debt-to-GDP Ratio (June 2025)
- 70%
- Domestic Debt
- PKR 54.5 trillion
- External Debt (June 2025)
- $91.8 billion
- External Debt Increase (YoY)
- 6%
- Largest Provincial Borrower
- Punjab ($6.18 billion)
