Pakistan’s federal government debt rose to Rs81.93 trillion in April 2026, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

The debt stock increased by 1.7 percent compared to March 2026 and was 9.3 percent higher than the Rs74.9 trillion recorded in April 2025.

Domestic debt continued to account for the largest share of the government’s liabilities. Central government domestic debt reached Rs58.09 trillion in April 2026, reflecting a 0.9 percent increase on a monthly basis and an 11 percent rise compared to the same month last year.

Within domestic debt, long-term public debt increased to Rs47.47 trillion from Rs44.14 trillion a year earlier. Meanwhile, short-term debt climbed to Rs10.56 trillion, up from Rs8.33 trillion in April 2025.

The latest figures indicate continued growth in both long-term and short-term government borrowing over the past year.