ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – Pakistan’s total government debt climbed to Rs81.9 trillion by the end of April 2026, reflecting continued borrowing amid efforts to support economic stability and long-term growth, according to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The central bank’s data showed that government debt increased by 1.7 percent compared to the previous month, while recording a 9.3 percent rise on a year-on-year basis. The increase highlights the fiscal challenges facing policymakers as they balance debt management with economic development objectives.
Despite the growing debt burden, the government is moving ahead with an ambitious economic roadmap designed to accelerate growth over the next five years. The Economic Policy and Business Development authorities have finalized a strategy aimed at lifting Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate to 8.5 percent by 2030.
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Under the plan, economic activity is expected to expand significantly, supported by higher investment, industrial growth, and increased trade. Officials project that the country’s imports will rise from $63 billion to $88 billion during the five-year period, reflecting stronger domestic demand and expanding business activity.
The strategy also prioritizes macroeconomic stability, with policymakers aiming to keep inflation at around 5 percent. Achieving this target would help protect household purchasing power while creating a more predictable environment for businesses and investors.
Economic experts note that while the growth targets are ambitious, their success will depend on sustained structural reforms, fiscal discipline, export expansion, and improvements in productivity. Managing the rising debt burden alongside economic expansion is expected to remain a key challenge for the government in the coming years.
The new economic framework signals Pakistan’s intention to pursue higher growth while maintaining inflation control, with authorities hoping the strategy will strengthen investor confidence and support long-term economic resilience.
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