debt

Call for reduced bureaucratic spending, expanded tax base and targeted economic reforms

Ministry also discloses that 3.5 million taxpayers were registered across the country in 2023

Ukraine intends to include GDP warrants as part of its effort to restructure $20 billion of international bonds

Pakistan’s FY25 budget aims to cut government debt to 68% of GDP, aided by inflation and lower interest costs.

Pakistan expects rollover of $12 billion bilateral debt

Govt had to find ways to increase revenues to reduce fiscal deficit as part of reforms being discussed with the lender

Finance minister signals revival of commercial borrowing strategy to tackle rising debt, CAD

Call for reforms to curb expenses, widen tax net, privatise loss-making SOEs

Pakistan has to make large repayments that will keep default risks high

Pressure mounts on govt high-ups to seek rollovers, repay loans on time

Govt needs funds for Basha dam, once again wants to include it in CPEC

Reliance on external financing to sustain domestic expenditure creates precarious debt trap

Country’s debt has soared by around Rs12 billion to post a composite figure of Rs81 trillion in this fiscal year

Govt must cap new plants, prioritise solar energy, address governance issues

External sector-related projections suggest Pakistan will continue relying on IMF

Burden equals 3/4 of economy, surpassing statutory limit by 15%

CEO says company is in talks with govt to acquire stakes in public-sector firms

Pakistan needs to make annual payments of about $2.4b towards debt, dividends

Rules target trillions in public funds parked by ministries, departments in commercial banks

MD Georgieva calls for global action as debt crisis escalates

SBP says repayment including interest done days before bond's maturity date

Businessmen ask govt to avoid more loans by promoting local brands

Says central bank provided indirect loans to govt leading to high inflation

Govt aims to privatise airline by June 11th, with bids invited as early as next week

Political parties will resist such measures as they disrupt free lunches and lavish spending

Dr Ashfaque Hasan Khan warns against IMF dependency, calls for domestic reforms

State Department spokesperson says policies over next few months are crucial for financial stability

Beijing had initially sought a hike in interest rate

Borrowing made for budget and balance of payments support, project financing

PM bans creating new positions, making any major purchases amid economic strain

Cuts external loan estimates by over $6 billion to $11.4 billion

Says efficiency measures, anti-theft drive resulted in meeting IMF target

Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities including domestic and external debt stand at Rs77.66 trillion

A $3b IMF programme runs out next month, securing a new one is considered top priority for incoming administration

The biggest problems are almost universal among troubled economies

Debt and liabilities increase by another Rs17.4tr as of end-Dec

A year under coalition govt triggered 25% surge in per capita debt

SBP attributes decrease to debt repayment; rupee appreciates slightly

Pakistan is obligated to repay $77 billion over the next three years

Stresses need to address sustainability of Pakistan’s debt

Pakistan’s national debt has shot up to almost 75% of GDP in the latest finance ministry report on the subject

Report highlights that decline in recovery of bills has exacerbated crisis

Govt backtracks; agrees to making principal, interest payments from budget

Finance ministry conceals critical information, violates fiscal laws

SIFC arm gives directive to seek lender’s approval for Rs1.27tr debt settlement plan

Says risks have emerged to debt sustainability, ability to pay back IMF loans

Energy sector’s circular debt has reached Rs5.73 trillion as of end November, or 26% more in barely two months

Sources say Rs5b released, Rs25b more to be released this week

Despite price hikes, power and gas sectors cross Rs2.7tr, Rs3tr respectively

Short-term borrowing made to repay financing acquired in past