ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s public debt increased by Rs67 trillion over the past decade, reaching Rs86.7 trillion by June 2026. The figures were released by the Ministry of Finance.

The data shows a sharp rise from the Rs19.7 trillion recorded in June 2016. Overall, public debt increased by around 340% during the 10-year period. By June 2026, domestic public debt had reached Rs59.4 trillion. External public debt stood at Rs27.3 trillion, bringing the total to Rs86.7 trillion.

In June 2016, domestic debt was recorded at Rs13.6 trillion, while external debt stood at Rs6.1 trillion. Together, they brought the total public debt to Rs19.7 trillion. The debt continued to rise in the following years. It reached Rs21.4 trillion by June 2017 and increased to Rs24.9 trillion by June 2018.

By June 2019, Pakistan’s public debt had climbed to Rs32.7 trillion. It then reached Rs36.4 trillion by June 2020 and Rs39.9 trillion by June 2021. The figures show a steady increase in the country’s debt stock over the decade. The total includes borrowing from both domestic and external sources.

Domestic public debt refers to money borrowed within the country. It mainly includes government securities and other forms of local borrowing. External public debt represents loans and other borrowing from sources outside Pakistan. These can include international financial institutions and foreign lenders.

Governments generally borrow to meet financing needs when available revenues are not enough to cover expenditure. Public borrowing can also support development projects and other government spending. The latest figures provide a 10-year picture of Pakistan’s public debt. They show how the country’s total debt position changed between June 2016 and June 2026.

The increase from Rs19.7 trillion to Rs86.7 trillion represents a rise of Rs67 trillion. The figures highlight the significant expansion of Pakistan’s overall public debt during the period.

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The Finance Ministry data covers both domestic and external public debt. It provides a comparison of the country’s debt position across the decade.