Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 7:22 PM

The Ministry of Finance revealed that government debt has increased by more than 300 percent in the past nine years. Total debt reached a historic high of Rs80.5 trillion by June 2025. This sharp rise highlights the growing financial pressures on the government. The report points to an accelerating borrowing trend over recent years. Consequently, managing this debt is becoming a critical issue for policymakers.

In just the last three years, the debt rose by Rs31.2 trillion. Between June 2018 and June 2022, debt grew by Rs24.9 trillion alone. By June 2025, local debt accounted for Rs54.5 trillion, while foreign debt stood at Rs26 trillion. These numbers show a significant reliance on b...