Published on, Sept. 18 -- September 18, 2025 3:50 PM

Pakistan's federal government debt has surged to an unprecedented Rs78,238 billion, with an additional Rs350 billion increase recorded in July 2025 alone. This significant rise marks a new high for the country's central debt burden. According to updated figures, the federal debt grew by Rs8,615 billion over the past year, underlining the mounting financial pressure on the government amid ongoing economic challenges.

The latest data, released by the State Bank of Pakistan, reveals that between August 2024 and July 2025, federal government debt rose by Rs8,615 billion. Compared to June 2025, when the debt stood at Rs77,888 billion, July's figure reflects a one-month increase of Rs350 bi...