Pakistan’s government debt has risen to an alarming level. According to documents, between March 2024 and May 2025, just over one year, the federal government’s debt increased by Rs11.235 trillion.
As per the details, the domestic debt stood at Rs42.675 trillion by February 2024, which surged to Rs53.460 trillion by May 2025. This marks an increase of Rs 10.784 trillion in domestic loans alone within 15 months.
According to the State Bank report, external debt of the federal government also rose by Rs451 billion during the same period. With these increases, the total government debt of Pakistan reached Rs76.045 trillion by May 2025.
Economists have expressed concern over the rapid rise in debt, calling it extremely alarming for the country’s economy. They warn that this trend could lead to further economic difficulties in the coming years.
