Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- WASHINGTON - India has entered the world's top ten most indebted nations, ranking 7th globally with a national debt of $3 trillion, according to the latest report released by the American research institute, World Population Review.

The report reveals that every Indian citizen now carries an average debt of $504, as the Indian government spends billions of dollars annually just on interest payments - even as millions continue to face challenges in accessing basic amenities like food, clean water, and healthcare.

In comparison, Pakistan ranks 33rd on the global list with a total debt of $260.8 billion, translating to $543 per citizen, while Bangladesh holds a debt of $177.6 billion, meaning each Bangladeshi owes arou...