Karachi, July 8, 2025 – The federal government is set to raise a record Rs5.57 trillion through borrowing via auctions of government securities during the first quarter (July–September) of the fiscal year 2025-26, as part of its ongoing efforts to manage the budget deficit and fund public expenditure.
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Bank Borrowing: Government Retires Rs 2.42 Trillion in 1HFY25
Karachi, January 14, 2025 – The government has retired a substantial Rs 2.42 trillion in bank borrowing during the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July–December). The data, released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday, highlights the government’s efforts to manage and reduce its reliance on borrowing.
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Government Borrowing Plummets 58% in Initial Months of FY25
Karachi, September 11, 2024 – In a striking development, the federal government’s borrowing from scheduled banks for budgetary support nosedived by 58 percent during the first two months of fiscal year 2025 (FY25), signaling a significant shift in fiscal management compared to the same period last year.
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Government Borrowing from Banks Nears Rs 7 Trillion Mark
PkRevenue.com – Government borrowing from banks in Pakistan has surged to unprecedented levels, nearing a staggering Rs 7 trillion. Data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed that between July 1, 2023, and May 17, 2024, the federal government borrowed Rs 6.795 trillion.
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Pakistan Borrows Record Rs 6 Trillion from Commercial Banks
KARACHI, May 9, 2024 – Pakistan has set a new record in domestic borrowing, securing approximately Rs 6 trillion from commercial banks during the first ten months of fiscal year 2023-24, primarily to finance its burgeoning budget deficit.
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Record Govt Borrowing Highlights Pakistan’s Economic Challenges
In a striking development for Pakistan’s economy, government borrowing has hit an unprecedented high of Rs 5.301 trillion for the fiscal period from July 1, 2023, to April 12, 2024.
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Govt Borrowing Skyrockets by 138% to Rs 4.84 Trillion in 9MFY24
Karachi, April 11, 2024 – Official data reveals a staggering surge in government borrowing from the banking system, soaring to Rs 4.84 trillion during the initial nine months (July – March) of the fiscal year 2023-24.
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SBP Unveils Ambitious Quarterly Government Borrowing Plan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revealed an ambitious plan for government borrowing from banks, aiming to secure approximately Rs 5 trillion during the last quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Government Bank Borrowing Reaches Record Rs 4.69 Trillion
Karachi, April 2, 2024 – Official data released on Tuesday revealed a startling surge in government bank borrowing for budgetary support, reaching a staggering Rs 4.69 trillion during the period spanning from July 1, 2023, to March 22, 2024.
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Govt’s Bank Borrowing Exceeds Rs 4 Trillion by Mid-February
Karachi, February 28, 2024 – Alarming figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reveal that the government’s bank borrowing has surged beyond Rs 4 trillion by mid-February of the current fiscal year.
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