Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has reported that the country’s debt sustainability has improved over the last three fiscal years, with the debt-to-GDP ratio declining from 74 percent in Fiscal Year 2022 to 70 percent in Fiscal Year 2025.
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Pakistan achieves record repayment of domestic debt
Islamabad, August 31, 2025 – In an unprecedented fiscal milestone, the government of Pakistan has made a record repayment of domestic debt, significantly ahead of schedule, signaling a strategic shift toward financial discipline and sustainability.
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Finance ministry warns of flood impact on Pakistan economy
Islamabad, August 28, 2025 – Pakistan’s finance ministry has issued a cautionary note, warning that flood-related damages could exert additional fiscal pressures and disrupt essential food supplies in key agricultural zones.
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Sindh ranks first in sales tax collection FY25
Islamabad, August 10, 2025 – Sindh has emerged as the top-performing province in Pakistan for the collection of sales tax on services during the fiscal year 2024-25, surpassing all other provinces in both revenue and growth rate.
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Provinces report only 0.9% tax-to-GDP ratio in FY2024-25
Islamabad, August 7, 2025 – The provinces of Pakistan collectively reported a tax-to-GDP ratio of just 0.9% for the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting modest growth in tax revenue despite a significant increase in the size of the national economy.
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Pakistan posts 9-year low fiscal deficit in FY25
Karachi, August 5, 2025 – In a significant fiscal milestone, Pakistan has posted its lowest fiscal deficit in nine years, clocking in at 5.38% of GDP during the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25).
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Finance ministry warns of inflation risks from heavy rains
Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – The Finance Ministry has cautioned that recent heavy rains may pose inflationary risks due to their adverse effects on agriculture yields and supply chain dynamics.
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Pakistan reenters global market with $1 billion financing deal
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – In a significant move signaling renewed investor confidence, Pakistan has successfully reentered the international financial markets by securing a $1 billion syndicated financing deal.
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Budget 2025-26 at a Glance: Resources, Expenditures in Focus
The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 has been laid out in detail, offering a comprehensive glance at how the government plans to mobilize and spend its financial resources over the coming year.
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Aurangzeb presents Rs17.57tr growth-oriented 2025-26 budget
Islamabad, June 10, 2025 – In a pivotal session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, presented the much-anticipated federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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