"Today, with Allah's blessings, Pakistan stands proud as a peacemaker among the nations of the world. Pakistan's sincere mediation efforts, with the support of brotherly and friendly countries, led to the historic signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which I also had the honour of signing as mediator.
I pay special tribute to the CDF & COAS, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for his untiring efforts, working day and night and leaving no stone unturned to bring all parties together on the path of peace and tranquillity. The recent visit of President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran to Pakistan was not only a manifestation of the strong brotherly ties between Pakistan and Iran but also an acknowledgment of Pakistan's important role in promoting peace in the region."
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addresses the passing-out ceremony of the 125th Midshipmen and the 33rd Short Service Commission (SSC) Course at the Pakistan Naval Academy, PNS Rahbar, Karachi.
"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all graduating cadets on the successful completion of their rigorous training and their transition into commissioned service as officers of the Pakistan Navy.
I am particularly delighted to see young officers from our brotherly countries Turkiye, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Iraq, Sri Lanka and Djibouti on parade today. I pray that the pleasant memories and special friendships they have forged during their stay in Pakistan will endure long after this training concludes and serve as lasting ties that unite our friendly nations. I am confident that the officers commissioned today will leave these grounds equipped not only with knowledge and skills but also with the confidence, resilience, and fighting spirit required to meet future challenges and uphold the finest traditions of their respective navies."
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addresses the passing-out ceremony of the 125th Midshipmen and the 33rd Short Service Commission (SSC) Course at the Pakistan Naval Academy, PNS Rahbar, Karachi.
برائے اطلاعِ عام: براہِ مہربانی اس ہفتے کیلئے پیٹرول اور ڈیزل کی بین الاقوامی پلیٹس قیمتیں ملاحظہ کریں۔ حکومت نہ تو کسی شعبے کو ترجیح دے رہی ہے اور نہ ہی کسی دوسرے پر غیر ضروری بوجھ ڈال رہی ہے۔ حکومت اپنی بین الاقوامی ذمہ داریوں کے دائرے میں رہتے ہوئے، صارفین تک کوئی بھی فائدہ پہنچانے کے لیے پُرعزم ہے۔ اسی عہد کے تحت وزیراعظم شہباز شریف نے آج تک ڈیزل کی قیمت میں 200 روپے فی لیٹر اور پیٹرول کی قیمت میں 155 روپے فی لیٹر کمی کی ہے۔ پاکستان زندہ باد!
وزیراعظم کے دورۂ کراچی میں وزیر دفاع خواجہ آصف اور وفاقی وزیر اطلاعات و نشریات عطاء اللہ تارڑ بھی ہمراہ ہیں۔ پاسنگ آؤٹ تقریب کی کارروائی پاکستان ٹیلی ویژن پر براہِ راست نشر کی جائے گی۔
@maltafcrown@ibnehussain03@Malik__One نہ کریں آل نبی صلی اللّٰہ علیہ وسلم کا غم ہے ہر فرقہ اسکو مناتا ہے ہم ماتم نہیں کرتے ہم درود بھیج کر نبی پاک کو انکی آل کے غم میں شریک ہو جاتے ہیں
🇵🇰 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝟭𝟱-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘄
𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸, 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Some social media posts compare governments using absolute debt figures. That is not how sovereign debt is assessed anywhere in the world. Debt is not measured by headlines. It is measured by sustainability.
Here are the facts:
1️⃣ First, the claim itself is incorrect.
• Currently, Pakistan's Central Government Debt (Public Debt) is Rs81.9 trillion (latest State Bank data).
• The Rs97-100 trillion figure being quoted refers to Total Debt & Liabilities, which also includes private sector liabilities—not just central government debt.
2️⃣ The globally accepted measure is Debt-to-GDP, not debt in absolute rupees.
• Debt-to-GDP has fallen from around 76% in FY19/20, remained around 75% through FY22/23, and has now declined to around 68% in FY26.
• More importantly, external debt-to-GDP has fallen from around 28% in FY19/20, remained around 28% through FY22/23, and is now down to around 21% in FY26—significantly reducing external repayment risks.
• That is the direction every country aims for.
• Pakistan also recently raised a foreign bond at the lowest rate in the country's history (2.5%), helping reduce the overall cost of external borrowing.
3️⃣ Debt growth has slowed dramatically.
• Central Government Debt grew 23% in FY23.
• It is now growing at only 5% FYTD—the lowest pace in the last 15 years, compared with a historical average of around 12% per year.
4️⃣ Borrowing has become much safer.
• Average domestic debt maturity has increased from 2.8 years to 3.8 years, significantly reducing refinancing risk.
5️⃣ Expensive debt has been retired.
• Rs2.47 trillion of costly Central Bank debt has been paid off.
• Rs2.3 trillion of market debt has been bought back.
• Total early debt retirement has reached Rs4.7 trillion—a first in Pakistan's history.
6️⃣ Debt servicing has fallen sharply.
• Interest expense has declined from Rs8.89 trillion to about Rs6.94 trillion in FY26.
• That's a saving of almost Rs2 trillion (22%) in just one year.
7️⃣ Less of the country's income now goes to interest payments.
• Interest payments consumed around 64% of gross federal revenues in FY23 at the peak.
• They have now fallen to around 40% in FY26—a substantial improvement, creating more fiscal space for development.
8️⃣ Foreign reserves are stronger—not just larger.
• Import cover has improved from less than 2 weeks in 2023 to nearly 3 months.
• A significant share of reserve accumulation now comes from non-debt sources, improving the quality of reserves.
9️⃣ Pakistan has strengthened its repayment capacity.
• Three consecutive years of primary fiscal surplus, compared with a primary deficit exceeding 3% of GDP in FY22.
• Two consecutive years of Current Account Surpluses, compared with a US$17.4 billion Current Account Deficit in FY22—the second largest in Pakistan's history.
• Fiscal deficits and financing needs are declining, slowing the pace of debt accumulation.
🔟 The Bottom Line
Every government borrows. Every government repays. Every government refinances maturing debt.
The real question is whether debt is becoming more sustainable, more affordable, and less risky.
Today, the answer is yes:
✔️ Lower Debt-to-GDP
✔️ Lowest debt growth in 15 years
✔️ Lower interest burden
✔️ Safer debt profile
✔️ Longer debt maturity
✔️ Better quality foreign reserves
✔️ Stronger repayment capacity
That is debt management with progress. Not headline politics.
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Scoop!!
@FarhatJavedR has refused to honour @BBCUrdu request. BBC had asked local staff to declare this expose of coercion as fake news (promising early clearance of dues). Farhat Javed refused. However she is being threatened with dire consequences like termination of contract. Let's see if she stands or succumbs.
گرچہ لکھی ہوئی تھی شہادت امام کی
لیکن میرے حسین نے حجت تمام کی
بچوں کی پیاس مالک کوثر پہ شاق تھی
ساقی کو ورنہ مے کی ضرورت نہ جام کی
حر سا نصیب بادشہوں کو نہیں نصیب
آقا سے مل رہی تھی گواہی غلام کی
کوفے کی تو ہوا میں وفا کا گزر نہیں
سب اصل جانتے تھے سلام و پیام کی
(عطا تارڑ )
@kschehzad تنقید اپنی جگہ، مگر معیشت کا اصل پیمانہ اعداد و شمار، مالی استحکام اور عوامی اعتماد ہوتا ہے۔ جب نتائج بہتر ہوں تو ان کا اعتراف بھی ہونا چاہیے۔
@fake_burster@AliCh7777@FarhatJavedR@BBCUrdu The public deserves clarity. The best way to address serious allegations is through transparent communication and an impartial review of the facts.
Govts worldwide giving petroleum companies a chance to minimise their losses by not reducing prices immediately even regional countries not decreased a rupee yet Pakistan slashed prices massively and considering further cuts despite Petroleum companies threatening Govt
Have said it for a long time that this is an account run by Youthias as is mostly and wilfully spreading fake news and disinformation
Both these tweets got hundreds of thousands of impressions and are completely false - and pushing a certain anti-Pakistan narrative
ہر ابتدا سے پہلے ہر انتہا کے بعد
ذاتِ نبی(ص) بلند ہے ذِات خدا کے بعد
دنیا میں احترام کے قابل ہیں جتنے لوگ
میں سب کو مانتا ہوں مگر مصطفی(ص) کے بعد
قتل حسین اصل میں مرگ یزید ہے
اسلام زندہ ہوتا ہے ہر کربلا کے بعد
#عاشوراء