Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad says Pakistan has been repaying its debt before maturity at an unprecedented scale starting from late 2024 for the first time in its history.
In a post on his X handle, he said, in just 14 months, the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, has early-retired three thousand six hundred fifty four billion rupees of domestic debt owed to the market as well as the State Bank of Pakistan.
He said the latest repayment of three hundred billion rupees, was made to the SBP today.
Khurram Schehzad termed this landmark achievement as a decisive shift toward fiscal discipline, credibility, and responsible economic management.
He highlighted that Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio, around 74% in Fiscal Year 2022, has declined to around 70%, reflecting a broader strengthening of fiscal fundamentals alongside disciplined debt management.
He said Pakistan is breaking away from decades of debt-heavy practices and placing repayment, risk reduction, and sustainability at the core of fiscal management.
The Advisor to Finance Minister said the result is restored credibility, stronger resilience, and a more secure economic future.
