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Pakistan’s Public Debt Increases by Rs 9 Trillion in a Year, Reaching Rs 80.5 Trillion

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New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Pakistan’s total public debt rose from Rs 71 trillion to Rs 80.5 trillion in 360 days, a government fiscal summary shows — a Rs 9 trillion increase across a period the government has described as one of economic stabilisation — a new report has said.According to a report published in The News International, the increase translates to Rs 26 billion borrowed every day, including 19 gazetted public holidays.Hourly, the government incurs Rs 1.08 billion in new debt. Moreo…