New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s central government debt has climbed to a record Rs 81.93 trillion after rising by Rs 1.4 trillion in April alone, underscoring mounting fiscal pressures and the country’s continued dependence on borrowing to finance its expenditure, according to a report.The report published in Business Recorder said the latest debt figures reflect deep-rooted structural weaknesses in Pakistan’s public finances despite repeated warnings over fiscal sustainability and rising d…
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New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Debt-ridden Pakistan’s recent request to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the rollover of $3 billion deposits reflects the heavy dependence of the country’s economy on borrowing from friendly countries and the IMF to stay afloat.This pattern of repeated rollovers and emergency funding from friendly states and the IMF has provided short-term breathing space but has also entrenched a fragile economic model that discourages domestic reform, distorts incentives, and per…