Pakistan pays $3.24 billion in external loan interest as total debt servicing reaches $14.44 billion in FY26

Pakistan paid $3.238 billion in interest on external public debt in FY2025-26, while principal repayments brought total servicing to $14.436 billion, Profit by Pakistan Today reported. By June 30, 2026, the external public debt stock had reached $98.075 billion, up from $91.795 billion a year earlier.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs said external financing received during the year was $16.16 billion, about 81% of the $19.923 billion target. Budget and balance-of-payments support made up $9.375 billion of receipts, including $3.050 billion from Naya Pakistan Certificates and $3 billion in time deposits from friendly countries. The report also recorded $8.951 billion in new financing commitments, with $3.808 billion intended for budget support.