The PML-N led coalition government has surpassed previous caretaker setup as Pakistan’s debt reached Rs67.816 trillion during first three months of the current government.
According to State Bank report, the federal government’s debt stood at Rs 67,816 billion by May 2024, with an increase of Rs 3,011 billion from March to May 2024.
In contrast, the caretaker government’s debt had increased by Rs 1,416 billion during its last three months in office.
The federal government’s debt surged between December 2023 and February 2024, with the debt standing at Rs 64,806 billion in February 2024 and Rs 63,390 billion in November 2023.