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Pakistan’s early debt repayments near Rs6000bn: Khurram
August 30, 2026

Pakistan's effective economic strategy and prudent fiscal policies are helping strengthen financial discipline and economic stability, with early debt repayments nearing 6000 billion rupees.

In a statement, Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad said Pakistan has so far repaid around 5920 billion rupees ahead of schedule.

He said the amount has surpassed the previous record of 1133 billion rupees in early debt repayments made in August 2025.

He said during financial year 2025-26, Pakistan repaid around 2900 billion rupees in debt ahead of schedule, while a further 1200 billion rupees have been repaid so far during current financial year.

Khurram Schehzad said early repayments will reduce the overall debt burden and ease repayment pressures in the coming years.

He further said that Pakistan's debt management is moving beyond conventional repayments towards strengthening the country's overall fiscal position.