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Government’s Rs32 Trillion Borrowing Plan

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The Pakistani government announced on Tuesday its need for Rs32 trillion in loans for the fiscal year 2024-25, relying heavily on rollovers from foreign banks and bilateral lenders. The success of this borrowing plan is contingent on the timely approval of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and continued financial support from China. Key Aspects of the Borrowing Plan The …

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Surge in Central Government Debt: A Growing Concern for Pakistan

The central government debt of Pakistan surged by Rs8.07 trillion, or 13%, during the previous fiscal year, bringing the total debt to a staggering Rs68.9 trillion by the end of June 2024, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The significant rise in debt highlights the growing financial challenges faced by the government and …

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