Pakistan’s external public debt rises 6.84% to $98.08bn in FY26

Pakistan’s external public debt stood at $98.075 billion on June 30, 2026, up 6.84% during FY2025-26, while servicing costs totalled $14.436 billion. Profit by Pakistan Today, citing the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ annual report and business leader Mian Zahid Hussain, reported that repayments included $11.198 billion in principal and $3.238 billion in interest.

The country received $16.16 billion in foreign economic assistance, including $9.375 billion for budget and balance-of-payments support. Domestic public debt reached Rs59.441 trillion, while merchandise exports fell 5.93% to $30.139 billion and imports rose 8.14% to $69.761 billion, widening the trade deficit to $39.622 billion. Hussain called for tighter scrutiny of borrowing and urged stronger exports, broader tax collection and reduced public spending.