Pakistan Weekly Debt Update: Govt Borrows Rs292bn for Budgetary Supported
The Pakistan Weekly Debt Update shows the government borrowed Rs292.43 billion during the week ending February 13, 2026. As a result, total net borrowing reached Rs284.6 billion for fiscal year 2026.
According to estimates from the State Bank of Pakistan, borrowing remained focused on budget needs. These loans support daily government spending and financial commitments.
Budgetary Support Drives Weekly Borrowing
Most of the new debt supported budgetary requirements. For example, Rs291.77 billion went toward fiscal support during the week. In addition, borrowing for commodity operations reached Rs748 million. However, the government retired Rs87 million under other categories. Therefore, cumulative borrowing now stands at Rs290.55 billion for budgetary support this year. Meanwhile, commodity operations recorded a retirement of Rs7.13 billion.
Repayments to Central Bank Continue
This fiscal year, the government repaid Rs1.63 trillion to the central bank. The Federal Government alone retired Rs1.8 trillion during this period. On the other hand, Provincial Governments borrowed Rs233.53 billion. AJK and GB administrations retired Rs42.7 billion and Rs29.03 billion respectively. As a result, repayments helped ease some fiscal pressure.
Scheduled Banks Become Key Financing Source
Scheduled banks provided major financial support this year. The government borrowed Rs1.93 trillion from these institutions. Out of this amount, the Federal Government borrowed Rs2.17 trillion. Meanwhile, Provincial Governments retired Rs244.77 billion. Consequently, banks now play a larger role in public sector financing.
