Pakistan’s overall debt has climbed to nearly Rs. 100 trillion, highlighting the growing financial pressure on the country’s economy. The latest figures from the State Bank of Pakistan show that total debt reached Rs. 99.6 trillion by June 2026.
The country’s domestic debt accounted for Rs. 59.44 trillion, while external debt stood at approximately Rs. 36.19 trillion during the same period. The overall debt increased by Rs. 5.2 trillion, adding further pressure to the government’s finances.
Debt servicing has also remained a major expense for Pakistan. During fiscal year 2026, the country paid around Rs. 11.97 trillion towards debt repayments. A large portion of this amount, approximately Rs. 7.27 trillion, went toward interest payments.
The rising cost of debt comes at a time when Pakistan is working to improve its economic position and meet financial targets under its programme with the International Monetary Fund.
Higher debt and interest costs can limit the government’s ability to direct funds toward development, public services and other economic priorities. Managing the growing financial burden will therefore remain an important challenge for policymakers.
With total debt now approaching the Rs. 100 trillion mark, Pakistan’s ability to control borrowing, improve revenues and manage debt servicing costs will remain closely watched in the months ahead.
