Pakistan’s central government debt increased to a record ₨80.524 trillion by the end of March 2026, mainly due to higher domestic borrowing through long-term instruments, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The total debt stock, including domestic and external liabilities, increased by ₨2.636 trillion during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to ₨77.888 trillion recorded in June 2025 [...]